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PYD 278P

1987 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,299 mi
Last recorded98,299 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2005
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Series 372,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYD 278P
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2005 98,299 miles

chassis has surface corrosion throughout vehicle

drivers visor not fitted

exhaust corroding

o/s/f inner wing cover to chassis - bolt missing

o/s/r tyre on limit

oil leak from engine/gearbox

steering box damp

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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PYD 278P is a 1987 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 72,837 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PYD 278P, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PYD 278P registered?

PYD 278P is a 1987 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 12 January 1987.

Is PYD 278P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYD 278P shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PYD 278P have outstanding finance?

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