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NJE 33R

1976 Land Rover Series 3

Brown Petrol 2245cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

16,393 mi
Last recorded16,393 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Series 345,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJE 33R
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,245cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2019 16,393 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer (A) post bulk head mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both rear (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (A) post bulk head mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 16,118 miles

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

rear exhaust support rubber mounting deteriorated

steering damper mounting rubber deteriorated and has slight play

Fail 19 Jun 2017 16,118 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak due to down pipe stud broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust support rubber mounting deteriorated

steering damper mounting rubber deteriorated and has slight play

Pass 22 Dec 2015 15,935 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 15,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall has perish marks.

Pass 24 Dec 2014 15,872 miles

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

both rear tyres have perish marks on outer sidewalls.

Fail 11 Dec 2014 15,872 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

both rear tyres have perish marks on outer sidewalls.

Pass 27 Dec 2013 15,823 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering damper has worn bushes.

Fail 16 Dec 2013 15,823 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering damper has worn bushes.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 15,701 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 15,656 miles

Engine bay has slight oil leak

Front diff has oil leak

Front exhaust has slight whisper blow

Offside and nearside rear tyres perishing

Rear diff has oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2008 15,528 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls perishing.

Fail 22 Oct 2008 15,528 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls perishing.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 15,352 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 15,352 miles

Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside and nearside front hubs leaking oil

Pass 19 Sep 2006 14,919 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 14,919 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 14,360 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 14,360 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NJE 33R is a 1976 Land Rover Series 3 in Brown with a 2,245cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 NJE 33R, 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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NJE 33R is a 1976 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 16 September 1976.

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