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SKN 308M

1974 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,284 mi
Last recorded50,284 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Series 358,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKN 308M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 50,284 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 48,104 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 45,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 42,204 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front number plate damaged

rear propshaft yokes worn

Pass 4 Jan 2010 38,425 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 34,095 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 27,627 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 27,627 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 21,318 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 308M is a 1974 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SKN 308M, 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 SKN 308M registered?

SKN 308M is a 1974 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 25 January 1974.

Is SKN 308M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKN 308M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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