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NVC 246P

1976 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

72,824 mi
Last recorded72,824 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2006
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Series 345,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVC 246P
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2006 72,824 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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NVC 246P is a 1976 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 NVC 246P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NVC 246P?

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What year was NVC 246P registered?

NVC 246P is a 1976 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 15 April 1976.

Is NVC 246P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NVC 246P shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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