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PCV 743M

1974 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

84,369 mi
Last recorded84,369 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Series 358,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCV 743M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 84,369 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 84,359 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s & n/s rear x member corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight movement in n/s/f king pin

Pass 4 Aug 2017 80,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive s/ab mount area top of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 80,278 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded s/ab mount area on top of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive s/ab mount area top of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 79,020 miles

Both front swivel hubs leaking slightly

Fail 25 Apr 2016 79,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (2.4.B.2)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Both front swivel hubs leaking slightly

Pass 8 May 2015 78,944 miles

Both front swivel hubs leaking grease slightly

Fail 7 May 2015 78,944 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Both front swivel hubs leaking grease slightly

Pass 7 May 2014 75,578 miles

Both front swivel hubs leaking grease slightly

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 75,566 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front swivel hubs leaking grease slightly

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2013 73,742 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 73,474 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 73,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 72,762 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 72,759 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all 4 leaf springs corroded

n/s/f swivel hub slight misting of oil

Pass 17 Mar 2006 72,665 miles

n/s/f an d n/s/r hub oil seals slightly lesking

rear leaf springs rusty

rear no: plate slightly discoloured

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
Full Land Rover Series 3 reliability report

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PCV 743M is a 1974 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 58,256 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 PCV 743M, 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 52 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PCV 743M is a 1974 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 5 March 1974.

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