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MLJ 42P

1976 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,140 mi
Last recorded22,140 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2006
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Series 345,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLJ 42P
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2006 22,140 miles

ADVISE : FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSHES WORN.

ADVISE : FRONT SUSPENSION SPRINGS WORN AND SEPERATING.

ADVISE : OFF SIDE REAR AXLE BUMP STOP MISSING.

ADVISE : REAR INDICATOR LENSES FADING.

ADVISE : SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS.

ADVISE : VEHICLE EMITS AN AMOUNT OF WHITE SMOKE WHICH IS NOT DENSE ENOUGH TO FAIL M.O.T. †THE VEHICLE LOOKS TO HAVE BEEN STANDING FOR SOME TIME.

Fail 28 Nov 2006 22,140 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

ADVISE : FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSHES WORN.

ADVISE : FRONT SPRINGS WORN AND SEPERATING.

ADVISE : NUT MISSING ON EXHAUST FRONT PIPE TO MANIFOLD JOINT.

ADVISE : OFF SIDE REAR AXLE BUMP STOP MISSING.

ADVISE : REAR INDICATOR LENSES FADING .

ADVISE : REAR PROPELLER SHAFT BOLTS LOOSE.

ADVISE : SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS.

ADVISE : THE ENGINE EMITS AN AMOUNT OF WHITE SMOKE IT IS NOT DENSE ENOUGH IN COLOUR TO FAIL A VISUAL CHECK THE VEHICLE LOOKS TO HAVE BEEN STANDING FOR A LONG WHILE .

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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MLJ 42P is a 1976 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 45,974 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 MLJ 42P, 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 50 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 MLJ 42P registered?

MLJ 42P is a 1976 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 9 February 1976.

Is MLJ 42P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLJ 42P shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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