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SUC 875N

1974 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,624 mi
Last recorded94,624 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Series 358,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUC 875N
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 94,624 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 94,621 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 94,606 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 94,602 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 94,594 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 94,593 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 94,590 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel arch guards corroding (non structural)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 94,586 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 94,586 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front floor pans need securing x2

Pass 1 Aug 2011 94,549 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 94,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 94,374 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 89,537 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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SUC 875N is a 1974 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol 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 SUC 875N, 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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SUC 875N is a 1974 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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