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RKJ 954M

1974 Land Rover Series 3

Orange Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

1,039 mi
Last recorded1,039 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Series 358,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKJ 954M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 1,039 miles

Nearside Rear FLUID FROM BRAKE DRUM

Pass 28 Feb 2017 212 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 209 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 6,644 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 5,844 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 5,822 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 5,470 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 5,392 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 4,458 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 4,457 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 2,993 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 1,155 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 1,155 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RKJ 954M is a 1974 Land Rover Series 3 in Orange with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 58,256 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 RKJ 954M, 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 52 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RKJ 954M registered?

RKJ 954M is a 1974 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 May 1974.

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