MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,470 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Corrosion to transmission tunnel but more than 30 cm away from body mountings, pedals and handbrake lever.
Front axle bumps stops missing.
N/S of the bulk head corroded.
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
O/S door check strap mount corroded.
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle bump stops missing.
Rear axle straps missing.
Front Bump stops missing.
Front Corrosion to transmission tunnel but more than 30 cm away from body mountings, pedals and hand brake lever.
Oil leak From engine. ()
Propshaft universal joint worn Front shaft, front UJ ()
Rear Bump stops missing.
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust hanger broken but system still supported.
Front Bump stops missing.
Front Corrosion to transmission tunnel but more than 30 cm away from body mountings, pedals and hand brake lever.
Oil leak From engine. ()
Propshaft universal joint worn Front shaft, front UJ ()
Rear Bump stops missing.
Rear axle casing corroded.
Front bump stops missing.
Front corrosion to transmission tunnel but more than 30 cms from body mountings,pedals and handbrake lever.
Oil leak engine. ()
Rear axle casing corroded.
Rear bump stops missing.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front bump stops missing.
Front corrosion to transmission tunnel but more than 30 cms from body mountings,pedals and handbrake lever.
Oil leak engine. ()
Rear axle casing corroded.
Rear bump stops missing.
engine oil level on minimum.
both rear and n/s/f bump stops missing
corrosion to gearbox tunnel, MORE than 30cm from body mounting, pedals and handbrake lever
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
both rear and n/s/f bump stops missing
corrosion to gearbox tunnel, MORE than 30cm from body mounting, pedals and handbrake lever
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Both rear and nearside front bump stop rubbers missing.
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Slight oil leak inside transmission handbrake drum.
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
drivers door corroded but secure
engine oil leak
o/s/f mirror loose but secure
service brake pedal has little reserve travel
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
all leaf spring bushes perishing but no movement
offside front door corroded
rear leaf springs spreading
Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
all leaf spring bushes perishing but no movement
offside front door corroded
rear leaf springs spreading
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all suspension bushes slight perishing & raer shackle pins
bulkhead holed but not in perscribed areas
rear leaf springs starting to spread
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PNK 289R is a 1976 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 1976 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 45,974 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 PNK 289R, 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 50 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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PNK 289R is a 1976 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 October 1976.
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