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MCP 814T

1978 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,465 mi
Last recorded84,465 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Series 360,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCP 814T
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 84,465 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 83,766 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 83,766 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 83,578 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 83,577 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.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
Full Land Rover Series 3 reliability report

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MCP 814T is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MCP 814T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MCP 814T?

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What year was MCP 814T registered?

MCP 814T is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is MCP 814T safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCP 814T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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