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MBW 428N

1975 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

68,468 mi
Last recorded68,468 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Series 352,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBW 428N
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2007 68,468 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 68,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 68,408 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 68,409 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 68,408 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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MBW 428N is a 1975 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 MBW 428N, 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

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What year was MBW 428N registered?

MBW 428N is a 1975 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is MBW 428N safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBW 428N shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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