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GNJ 183N

1974 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,413 mi
Last recorded63,413 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Series 358,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNJ 183N
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 May 2009 63,413 miles

Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 63,390 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 63,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 63,051 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 63,046 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 61,946 miles

all 4 tyres are close to limit and n/s rear has 2 screws in tread

oil leak

rear axle is corroaded on n/s

vehicle in poor rusty condistion and has had a lot of welding repairs to chassis o/s of chassis has to very small holes in it

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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GNJ 183N is a 1974 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 58,256 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GNJ 183N, 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 52 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GNJ 183N?

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What year was GNJ 183N registered?

GNJ 183N is a 1974 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is GNJ 183N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNJ 183N shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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