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SOA 537M

1974 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

1,399 mi
Last recorded1,399 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Series 358,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOA 537M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 1,399 miles

Central Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front washers,wipers not checked. no screen fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Jan 2020 1,399 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front washers,wipers not checked. no screen fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 897 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 98,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 96,032 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 92,350 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre slightly perished

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket insecure but adequately supported

Fail 2 Sep 2014 92,350 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre slightly perished

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket insecure but adequately supported

Pass 16 Sep 2013 88,678 miles

All tyres perished

Front prop shaft slight movement

Fail 2 Sep 2013 88,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All tyres perished

Front prop shaft slight movement

Pass 4 Sep 2012 84,451 miles

Unable to fully inspect welded repairs due to covering of underseal.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 84,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 81,053 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 81,035 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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SOA 537M is a 1974 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 SOA 537M, 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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What year was SOA 537M registered?

SOA 537M is a 1974 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 June 1974.

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