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HKU 266N

1975 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,159 mi
Last recorded53,159 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Series 352,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKU 266N
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2011 53,159 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 52,772 miles

Oil leak

all leaf springs are slightly deteriorated

all shock absorbers are slightly deteriorated

repairs to o/s/r and n/s/r body mounts appeared secure at time of test.

the front number plate is cracked.

Fail 17 Sep 2007 52,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

all leaf springs are slightly deteriorated.

all shock absorbers are slightly deteriorated.

the front number plate is cracked.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 52,199 miles

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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HKU 266N is a 1975 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,751 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 HKU 266N, 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 51 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 HKU 266N?

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What year was HKU 266N registered?

HKU 266N is a 1975 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 April 1975.

Is HKU 266N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKU 266N shows 4 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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