MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,603 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system corroded
Extensive welding repairs carried out to chassis
General under body corrosion
Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded
Offside Rear chassis outrigger shows signs of corrosion
Slight play in steering box
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust system corroded
Extensive welding repairs carried out to chassis
General under body corrosion
Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded
Offside Rear chassis outrigger shows signs of corrosion
Slight play in steering box
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?
Based on 14,076 MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RTT 290M is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Yellow with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1983 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 39,914 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 RTT 290M, 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 43 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 RTT 290M registered?
RTT 290M is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 12 December 1983.
Is RTT 290M safe to buy?
The MOT history for RTT 290M shows 8 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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