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MTT 727P

1976 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

56,892 mi
Last recorded56,892 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Series 345,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTT 727P
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 56,892 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 56,878 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front chassis outrigger corroded

Offside Front chassis outrigger corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 55,801 miles

bulkhead corroded

ns chassis outrigger

nsf floor corroded

os chassis outrigger

osf floor corroded

play in osf hub

Fail 13 Oct 2016 55,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

bulkhead corroded

ns chassis outrigger

nsf floor corroded

os chassis outrigger

osf floor corroded

play in osf hub

Pass 28 Oct 2015 55,234 miles

Exhaust system rusted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front hub seals weaping

general oil leaks

Fail 20 Oct 2015 55,232 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened chassis (2.4.B.6d)

Exhaust system rusted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front hub seals weaping

general oil leaks

Pass 28 Jun 2013 54,952 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

slight fluid weep from both front swivel housings

Pass 26 Jun 2012 54,217 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 54,217 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s bonett hinge mounting rotten off.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,618 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 52,681 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/f hub seals leaking slightly

Fail 9 Jun 2010 52,681 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/f hub seals leaking slightly

Fail 5 Nov 2009 52,108 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/f and n/s/f hub oil seals leaking slightly

slight play o/s/f hub mount

Pass 26 Sep 2008 51,815 miles

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

n/s/f hub oil seal leaking slightly

slight leak at steering box

Fail 24 Sep 2008 51,815 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

n/s/f hub seal leaking oil slightly

steering box leaking slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2007 51,041 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 51,041 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 50,285 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 50,284 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 49,567 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 49,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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MTT 727P is a 1976 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 MTT 727P, 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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MTT 727P is a 1976 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 21 May 1976.

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