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TAJ 174R

1988 Land Rover Series 3

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,196 mi
Last recorded2,196 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Series 354,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAJ 174R
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 2,196 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 692 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 May 2016 99,194 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 97,373 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 95,561 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 May 2013 93,676 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 91,649 miles

Both front steering idlers slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 89,733 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 86,566 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 82,179 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 82,172 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 79,770 miles

Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 76,953 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all four tyres worn close to legal limit

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

general vehicle condition weak

Fail 22 Nov 2006 76,953 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

All metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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TAJ 174R is a 1988 Land Rover Series 3 in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 54,928 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TAJ 174R, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TAJ 174R registered?

TAJ 174R is a 1988 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 July 1988.

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