MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,331 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
engine oil level low
BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS - LOWER BUSHES WORN
N/S/F & O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING DAMAGED
Oil leak ()
Fuel system component leaking AROUND FUEL FILTER (7.2.3)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS - LOWER BUSHES WORN
N/S/F & O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING DAMAGED
Oil leak ()
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?
Based on 14,076 MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JBT 421S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1978 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 60,550 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 JBT 421S, 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 48 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 JBT 421S registered?
JBT 421S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 April 1978.
Is JBT 421S safe to buy?
The MOT history for JBT 421S shows 15 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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