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NKR 898M

1973 Land Rover Series 3

Green Lpg 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

37,164 mi
Last recorded37,164 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 354,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKR 898M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 37,164 miles

Brake test only just met requirements

Exhaust clamp missing rear

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak F&R Axles / Transfer Box ()

rear brake drums damp

Fail 8 Dec 2017 37,164 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak BOTH (2.7.3)

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

Brake test only just met requirements

Exhaust clamp missing rear

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak F&R Axles / Transfer Box ()

rear brake drums damp

Pass 13 Dec 2016 37,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 37,164 miles

Brake performance not tested fluid leak gangerous (3.7.A.1)

Hazard warning switch missing not working (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Braking system leaking rear drums (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

all tyres cracking

various corrosion all areas

various oil leaks

Pass 16 Nov 2015 37,164 miles

Excessive oil leak at diff pinion

Fail 9 Nov 2015 37,164 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at mounting by axle stop (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Excessive oil leak at diff pinion

Pass 1 Dec 2014 37,164 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 37,164 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 37,164 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s rear s/a lower bush oil soaked Diff pinion oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2013 37,164 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s rear s/a lower bush oil soaked Diff pinion oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2012 34,762 miles

PROPSHAFT REAR U/J BADLY WORN gEAR OIL LEAK O/S REAR HUB [NOT ON BRAKE ]

Fail 21 Nov 2012 34,746 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PROPSHAFT REAR U/J BADLY WORN gEAR OIL LEAK O/S REAR HUB [NOT ON BRAKE ]

Pass 27 Sep 2011 27,230 miles

BOTH DIFF OIL SEALS LEAKING . REASR BRAKE HOSE OIL SOAKED

Pass 5 Oct 2010 19,563 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 15,546 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

prop shaft bolt missing

Pass 11 Sep 2008 12,382 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 5,943 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 5,935 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Upper Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

corrosion on rear axle

n/s body mounting corroded

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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NKR 898M is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NKR 898M, 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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NKR 898M is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 4 September 1973.

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