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PUO 521S

1978 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,479 mi
Last recorded81,479 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Series 360,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUO 521S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 81,479 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,266 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 26 May 2016 81,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 81,229 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 81,110 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 81,110 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 80,858 miles

'A' post supporting o/s door hinges weakened by corrosion, rear o/s chassis weakened by corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2011 80,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 80,286 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 80,251 miles

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

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

advised, o/s rear tyre inner edge cracked and perished,Corrosion in o/s door pillar

Pass 28 Jul 2009 79,764 miles

Advised, rear propshaft has some play at fixing to handbrake drum

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 79,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

vehicle will soon require major chassis repairs

Pass 1 Aug 2008 79,219 miles

vehicle will soon require major chassis repairs

Pass 30 Jul 2007 78,590 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 78,573 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 78,097 miles

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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PUO 521S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 60,550 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 PUO 521S, 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 48 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 PUO 521S?

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What year was PUO 521S registered?

PUO 521S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 4 January 1978.

Is PUO 521S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUO 521S shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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