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PTF 290R

1976 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

803 mi
Last recorded803 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Series 345,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTF 290R
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 803 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR AXLE SEAL LEAK

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 May 2017 803 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 803 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 803 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2015 10,803 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 803 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 10,803 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 10,803 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 803 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Dec 2006 803 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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PTF 290R is a 1976 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PTF 290R, 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 PTF 290R registered?

PTF 290R is a 1976 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is PTF 290R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTF 290R shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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