CarVerify

Free Car Check

HUC 896N

1975 Land Rover Series 3

Grey Petrol 2286cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

33,104 mi
Last recorded33,104 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Series 352,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUC 896N
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1975
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 33,104 miles

Advise both headlamps poor beam pattern

Advise oil leaks

Advise rear body crossmember corroded

Advise rear prop front uj slight play

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 33,101 miles

Brake pivot locking device insecure handbrake (3.5.1l)

Electrical wiring insecure steering drop arm (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

advise oil leaks

advise rear prop front uj slight play

Pass 9 Dec 2016 32,493 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play at steering drop arm (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 31,947 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 31,940 miles

Brake pivot locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 31,409 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 31,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 30,976 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 30,393 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber lower rubber mounting bushes slightly worn

Fail 12 Dec 2012 30,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber lower rubber mounting bushes slightly worn

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 29,961 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 29,168 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 29,159 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 28,657 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,920 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 27,915 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 26,459 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

front wheel bearing s slightly noisey

n/s/f tyre cracking reccomend replacement

o/s/f door lock loose

temperature gauge not working

Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,459 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

front wheel bearing s slightly noisey

n/s/f tyre cracking reccomend replacement

o/s/f door lock loose

temperature gauge not working

Fail 2 Oct 2006 25,503 miles

Front Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,503 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2005 24,463 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear & offside front tyres starting to go out of shape

Fail 3 Oct 2005 24,457 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear & offside front tyres starting to go out of shape

Fail 30 Sep 2005 24,455 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear & offside front tyres starting to go out of shape

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
Full Land Rover Series 3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HUC 896N is a 1975 Land Rover Series 3 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HUC 896N, 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 HUC 896N?

You can check the full history of HUC 896N by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HUC 896N registered?

HUC 896N is a 1975 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 May 1975.

Is HUC 896N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUC 896N shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HUC 896N have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HUC 896N. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.