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GUG 400N

1974 Land Rover Series 3

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,015 mi
Last recorded38,015 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Series 358,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUG 400N
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 38,015 miles

Nearside Front tractor joint is weaping slightly

Nearside Rear half shaft seal is weaping

Offside Front tractor joint is weaping slightly

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 38,015 miles

Nearside Front tractor joint is weaping slightly

Nearside Rear half shaft seal is weaping

Offside Front tractor joint is weaping slightly

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 37,386 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 37,383 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 36,413 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 34,105 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 33,782 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 33,365 miles

Battery cage loose

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight play in rear prop shaft splines

Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,817 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 32,817 miles

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

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

battery insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,377 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 32,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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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GUG 400N is a 1974 Land Rover Series 3 in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GUG 400N, 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.

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What year was GUG 400N registered?

GUG 400N is a 1974 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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The MOT history for GUG 400N shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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