MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emmisions - Borderline pass
Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
HAZARDS & FOG LAMP N/A
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Wheel O/S/F inside rim damaged
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Inner Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
HAZARDS & FOG LAMP N/A
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
play in front prop shaft
play in steering box
brake pedal slightly spungy
slight play in rear prop
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?
Based on 14,076 MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OVF 431M is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3 in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 OVF 431M, 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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OVF 431M is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 23 November 1973.
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