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POL 769R

1977 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

61,874 mi
Last recorded61,874 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Series 350,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOL 769R
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 61,874 miles

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

front tyres starting to deteriorate

n/s a pillar corroded in places but not seriously weakened

n/s bulk head corroded inside near hinge but not seriously weakened

o/s/r hub has slight leak

oil leaks

slight diesel leak from injector pump area

Fail 6 Jun 2016 61,874 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front tyres starting to deteriorate

n/s a pillar corroded in places but not seriously weakened

n/s bulk head corroded inside near hinge but not seriously weakened

o/s/r hub has slight leak

oil leaks

slight diesel leak from injector pump area

Pass 16 May 2015 61,704 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

n/s bulkhead corroded inside

n/s/r chassis leg corroded but on within a perscribed area

near side A pillor slightly corroded

Fail 16 May 2015 61,704 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

n/s bulkhead corroded inside

n/s/r chassis leg corroded but on within a perscribed area

near side A pillor slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 61,430 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

corrossion to underside body in places

Fail 9 May 2014 61,415 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

corrossion to underside body in places

Pass 24 May 2013 61,093 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

underside corroding in various places chassis etc

wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 23 May 2013 61,078 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

underside corroding in various places chassis etc

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 14 May 2012 60,865 miles

slight leak from front diff seal

slight leak from sump gasket

Fail 14 May 2012 60,865 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight leak from front diff seal

slight leak from sump gasket

Pass 5 May 2011 6,755 miles

leaf springs are heavily corroded

oil leak

all brake pipes are covered in grease

all floor sections are weak and corroded

centre of the exhaust is deteriorated

the whole of the underside of the vehicle is covered in heavy surface corrosion

Fail 4 May 2011 6,739 miles

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

all brake pipes are covered in grease

all floor sections are weak and corroded

centre of the exhaust is deteriorated

leaf springs are heavily corroded

oil leak

the whole of the underside of the vehicle is covered in heavy surface corrosion

Pass 22 May 2010 60,602 miles

chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 21 May 2009 60,363 miles

corrosion to underside

engine has bad oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2008 60,037 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside engine mounting split

slight trace of oil on offside brake drum

Pass 28 Nov 2006 59,544 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2006 59,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2006 59,347 miles

service brake causes vehicle to swerve slightly to nearside

Fail 18 Jan 2006 59,330 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

o/s/f floorpan holed+corroded

o/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

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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POL 769R is a 1977 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 POL 769R, 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 POL 769R registered?

POL 769R is a 1977 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 4 April 1977.

Is POL 769R safe to buy?

The MOT history for POL 769R shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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