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PPJ 787L

1973 Land Rover SERIES3

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,472 mi
Last recorded54,472 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Land Rover SERIES352,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPJ 787L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 54,472 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 54,265 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 54,051 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 53,647 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 53,319 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 52,928 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 52,928 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 52,281 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 51,722 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 51,013 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 50,430 miles

advisenearside rear outrigger starting to corrode

Pass 3 Aug 2006 49,490 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 47,444 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES3?

Based on 1,342 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
538
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Stop lamp not working 85
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34
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PPJ 787L is a 1973 Land Rover SERIES3 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover SERIES3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 52,928 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover SERIES3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PPJ 787L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES3 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PPJ 787L registered?

PPJ 787L is a 1973 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 29 March 1973.

Is PPJ 787L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPJ 787L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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