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OMW 940R

1977 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

4,706 mi
Last recorded4,706 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Series 350,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMW 940R
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 4,706 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 9,322 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lense missing (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 3,918 miles

Nearside Front hub has slight oil leak

all over underbody corrosion

drivers side mirror glass broken

Fail 15 Dec 2016 3,918 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front hub has slight oil leak

all over underbody corrosion

drivers side mirror glass broken

Pass 15 Dec 2015 3,749 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged (offside)

main beam tell-tale not working

Fail 15 Dec 2015 3,749 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged (offside)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 3,474 miles

Body damage, no sharp edges.

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

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Substantial body corrosion, not excessive in prescribed areas

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 103,060 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 2,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

main beam warning lamp not working

play in front prop uj

rear floor cross members rusty

Fail 11 Dec 2012 2,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

play in front prop uj

rear floor cross members rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2011 1,783 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear fog light not working

slight damage to n/s/f body and bumper

Fail 12 Dec 2011 1,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear fog light not working

slight damage to n/s/f body and bumper

Pass 17 Dec 2010 1,774 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

center body mountings rusty both sides

Fail 16 Dec 2010 1,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

center body mountings rusty both sides

Pass 5 Jul 2007 1,774 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 1,774 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 1,774 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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OMW 940R is a 1977 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1977 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 50,428 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 OMW 940R, 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 49 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OMW 940R is a 1977 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 3 June 1977.

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