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NTA 395M

1973 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

1,886 mi
Last recorded1,886 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 354,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTA 395M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 1,886 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 1,886 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 85,468 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 85,645 miles

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

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 81,786 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 81,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 76,706 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.6.6)

all chassis corroded

chassis has been previously heavely welded and not to a very good standard

front hub seals weeping

Fail 5 Jan 2016 76,706 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

front hub seals weeping

Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,497 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 76,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 76,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 75,772 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Surface corrosion in places

Fail 2 Mar 2010 75,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Surface corrosion in places

Pass 11 Feb 2009 75,497 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 75,194 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 74,827 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 74,827 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 74,298 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 74,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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NTA 395M is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NTA 395M, 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 NTA 395M registered?

NTA 395M is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 6 August 1973.

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