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MCY 186K

1986 Land Rover Series 3

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

174,557 mi
Last recorded174,557 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Series 364,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 186K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 174,557 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 174,557 miles

Direction indicators not working all switch ?? (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering REAR ARM NEALL ROTTED OFF (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering ALL MARKED WITH CHALK (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion MARKED WITH CHALK (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 174,559 miles

Body has slight corrosion Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 174,557 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing stalk missing (5.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings at steering box (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 174,372 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 174,362 miles

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

Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

tracking bar (behind front axle) very deformed

Pass 14 Jun 2013 173,866 miles

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

chassis heavily rust proofed obstructing full inspection for corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2013 173,856 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

chassis heavily rust proofed obstructing full inspection for corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2011 170,365 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 22 Mar 2011 170,362 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 24 Sep 2010 170,289 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2009 167,348 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 167,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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MCY 186K is a 1986 Land Rover Series 3 in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 64,954 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 MCY 186K, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MCY 186K registered?

MCY 186K is a 1986 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 10 September 1986.

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