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PUO 178M

1974 Land Rover SERIES3

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,121 mi
Last recorded96,121 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUO 178M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 96,121 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 93,658 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 93,618 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 88,842 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 88,830 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 84,056 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 83,637 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 83,637 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 81,310 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 80,820 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 80,158 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 78,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 78,568 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 76,815 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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PUO 178M is a 1974 Land Rover SERIES3 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PUO 178M, 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 52 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 PUO 178M registered?

PUO 178M is a 1974 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 29 April 1974.

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The MOT history for PUO 178M shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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