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TAV 186S

1978 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,543 mi
Last recorded44,543 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Series 360,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAV 186S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 May 2018 44,543 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 42,552 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 40,318 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 38,666 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,354 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 33,950 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 32,223 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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TAV 186S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 60,550 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 TAV 186S, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TAV 186S?

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What year was TAV 186S registered?

TAV 186S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 4 January 1978.

Is TAV 186S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAV 186S shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TAV 186S have outstanding finance?

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