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SOR 214S

1998 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,928 mi
Last recorded81,928 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Series 355,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOR 214S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2007 81,928 miles

Both front tractor joints damp

Fail 29 Aug 2007 81,928 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both front tractor joints damp

Pass 24 Jul 2006 81,256 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 81,256 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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SOR 214S is a 1998 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 55,772 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 SOR 214S, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SOR 214S registered?

SOR 214S is a 1998 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is SOR 214S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOR 214S shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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