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MAE 924P

1987 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,400 mi
Last recorded90,400 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Series 372,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAE 924P
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 90,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis is corroded but not to excess.

Rear cross member is corroded.

Underside of vehicle coated in grease/oil making inspection difficult.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 89,422 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front cross (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

both front tyres slightly perished

n/s mirror glass broken

o/s & n/s rear shock covers corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2018 89,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front cross (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

both front tyres slightly perished

n/s mirror glass broken

o/s & n/s rear shock covers corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2017 87,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front cross (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

o/s & n/s rear shock casings corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2016 87,584 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 87,042 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre exhaust bracket corroded

o/s mirror cracked

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2014 86,601 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

centre exhaust bracket corroded

exhaust blowing slightly at flange

o/s & n/s rear shock absorber covers corroded

o/s mirror cracked

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 85,185 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 83,168 miles

o/s wiper blade split slightly

oil on o/s/f back plate

rear shock absorber covers corroded

slight freeplay in o/s/f hub bearings

Pass 24 Feb 2011 80,211 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear shock absorber covers corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2011 80,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

o/s & n/s rear shock absorber covers corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2010 78,488 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 77,988 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Feb 2008 77,122 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2007 76,309 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2006 75,815 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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MAE 924P is a 1987 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 72,837 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MAE 924P, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MAE 924P is a 1987 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 17 July 1987.

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