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OCO 153S

1978 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,752 mi
Last recorded23,752 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Series 360,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCO 153S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 23,752 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 23,751 miles

Both Nearside and offside front hubs have slight leak

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 23,751 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Additional braking device insecure Rear propshaft uj (3.6.I.1)

Both Nearside and offside front hubs have slight leak

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 22,536 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 22,009 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 20,610 miles

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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OCO 153S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 60,550 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OCO 153S, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OCO 153S registered?

OCO 153S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 January 1978.

Is OCO 153S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCO 153S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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