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PRR 784R

1976 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

68,371 mi
Last recorded68,371 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Series 345,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRR 784R
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 68,371 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 68,208 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 68,208 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 67,393 miles

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

chasie and outriggers corroded

rear indicators starting to fade

Fail 9 Jun 2016 67,384 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

chasie and outriggers corroded

rear indicators starting to fade

Pass 6 Feb 2015 67,340 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 65,623 miles

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

No centre belt fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2013 65,623 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

No centre belt fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2012 54,835 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

surface rusting on chassis rails

Pass 22 Nov 2012 54,835 miles

surface rusting on chassis rails

Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,778 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 54,778 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 54,754 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 54,629 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 54,629 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 54,543 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 12 Dec 2008 54,543 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 53,914 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 53,907 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion under f/o/s wheel arch

slight play in steering drop arm

Pass 3 Jan 2007 50,134 miles

both front tyres starting to perish on sidewalls †

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Nov 2005 49,098 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 49,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front sphere seals leaking

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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PRR 784R is a 1976 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 PRR 784R, 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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What year was PRR 784R registered?

PRR 784R is a 1976 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 13 October 1976.

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