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SKN 295M

1985 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,417 mi
Last recorded48,417 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Series 332,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKN 295M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,417 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 48,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 47,685 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 47,685 miles

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 45,292 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,624 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 39,989 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 37,558 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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SKN 295M is a 1985 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 32,004 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 SKN 295M, 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 41 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 SKN 295M registered?

SKN 295M is a 1985 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 October 1985.

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