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SBF 459M

1974 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,761 mi
Last recorded75,761 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2007
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Series 358,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBF 459M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2007 75,761 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 74,003 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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SBF 459M is a 1974 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SBF 459M, 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.

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How do I check the history of SBF 459M?

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What year was SBF 459M registered?

SBF 459M is a 1974 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 10 January 1974.

Is SBF 459M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBF 459M shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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