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PCF 516R

1977 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

66,213 mi
Last recorded66,213 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Series 350,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCF 516R
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2011 66,213 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

heavy corrosion to fuel tank not leaking

rear leaf springs have slight corrosion

slight leak to both front swivel hud units

various seams and sections of chassis show signsof corrosion and many areas have welded repairs

Pass 11 Jan 2006 66,203 miles

both wipers split on ends

engine gearbox and transfer box oil leaks

front brake pipes in corrosive state

oil leaks from both front tractor housings

surface corrosion to centre and rear chassis

Fail 9 Jan 2006 66,203 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all front brake pipe ends in advanced corrosive state

both wipers split on ends

engine gearbox and transferbox oil leaks

oil leaks from both front tractor housings

surface corrosion to centre and rear chassis sections

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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PCF 516R is a 1977 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 PCF 516R, 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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What year was PCF 516R registered?

PCF 516R is a 1977 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 8 March 1977.

Is PCF 516R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCF 516R shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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