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Q361DRS

1985 Land Rover SERIES3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

26,018 mi
Last recorded26,018 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ361DRS
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 26,018 miles

Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

chassis been welded in various locations covered in underseal

Pass 6 Dec 2019 25,667 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 25,097 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 24,771 miles

Offside Rear oil leak from hub

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 24,771 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Cross member just in front of rear wheel (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear oil leak from wheel hub

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 23,913 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 23,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 21,104 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 21,104 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 17,298 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 17,298 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 16,974 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 15,919 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 17,425 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 13,532 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 12,508 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 12,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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Q361DRS is a 1985 Land Rover SERIES3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Q361DRS, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q361DRS registered?

Q361DRS is a 1985 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 1 October 1985.

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