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PPB 187L

1973 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,428 mi
Last recorded70,428 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 354,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPB 187L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 70,428 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front propshaft (front universal joint) slight play

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Upper pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Upper pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play detected at steering wheel

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 70,343 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 70,275 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 70,271 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 70,158 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 70,158 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 66,961 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 63,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 63,009 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PPB 187L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 54,717 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 PPB 187L, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PPB 187L?

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What year was PPB 187L registered?

PPB 187L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is PPB 187L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPB 187L shows 9 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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