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NBW 901M

1973 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,126 mi
Last recorded80,126 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2007
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 354,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBW 901M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2007 80,126 miles

steering wheel free play †h/brake linkages worn/movement †r/o/s backplate visual oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2007 80,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

steering wheel free play †h/brake lever linkages worn/movement †r/o/s backplate visual oil leak †f/o/s outer rigger outer section corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2006 74,241 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 72,421 miles

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

advised leak from nsf hub bearing

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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NBW 901M is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 54,717 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 NBW 901M, 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 53 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 NBW 901M registered?

NBW 901M is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 23 October 1973.

Is NBW 901M safe to buy?

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