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PHU 229R

1987 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,801 mi
Last recorded45,801 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Series 372,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHU 229R
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 45,801 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 45,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 45,732 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2013 45,718 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 44,893 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,132 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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PHU 229R is a 1987 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 72,837 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 PHU 229R, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PHU 229R registered?

PHU 229R is a 1987 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is PHU 229R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHU 229R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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