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GEL 330L

1987 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

13,035 mi
Last recorded13,035 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Series 372,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 330L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 13,035 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 13,030 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 12,780 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 12,388 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 11,217 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 10,838 miles

vehicle emitting some smoke

whole chassis undersealed

Pass 5 Jul 2012 10,561 miles

brake pedal has some travel

brake pipes and hoses showing signs of wear and tear

some free-play at steering wheel

some visual smoke from exhaust

surface corrosion to n/s/r chassis rail close to outrigger

surface corrosion to: o/s/r inner wheel arch, o/s/f inner wheel arch and n/s/r inner wheel arch all non-precribed areas

Pass 5 May 2011 10,491 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 10,229 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 9,734 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 8,556 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 7,188 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 7,183 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

slight leak from front spheres

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?

Based on 14,076 MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
574
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
1,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 927
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 701
Stop lamp not working 608
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 450
position lamp(s) not working 426
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GEL 330L is a 1987 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 72,837 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 927 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GEL 330L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 39 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GEL 330L registered?

GEL 330L is a 1987 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 12 November 1987.

Is GEL 330L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEL 330L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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