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OVF 431M

1973 Land Rover Series 3

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,449 mi
Last recorded99,449 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 354,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVF 431M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 99,449 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 97,870 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 91,018 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 18,170 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 11,388 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 6,178 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 6,055 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 289 miles

play in front prop shaft

play in steering box

Pass 4 Feb 2011 92,413 miles

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.

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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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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What year was OVF 431M registered?

OVF 431M is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 23 November 1973.

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