MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,399 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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 ()
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 ()
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyres perished
nearside front tyre slightly perished
oil leak
rear exhaust bracket insecure but adequately supported
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
All tyres perished
Front prop shaft slight movement
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
Unable to fully inspect welded repairs due to covering of underseal.
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SOA 537M safe to buy?
The MOT history for SOA 537M shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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