MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,374 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both rear bump stops missing.
oil leak showing down both rear back plates
rear axle casing corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both rear bump stops missing.
oil leak showing down both rear back plates
rear axle casing corroded
Corrosion to rear axle webbing
Exhaust showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight corrosion to chassis and bulkhead
Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear steel brake pipes (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel gives lower reading on foot brake
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear bump stops missing
rear axle and chassis showing signs of corrosion
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
fuel tanks corroding
rear axle,slight weep onto back plates but brakes seem to be unafected
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Lower Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
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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SVN 885K is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 1981 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 63,970 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 SVN 885K, 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 45 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 SVN 885K registered?
SVN 885K is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 18 February 1981.
Is SVN 885K safe to buy?
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