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TOT 976

1976 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,981 mi
Last recorded15,981 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Series 345,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOT 976
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 15,981 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 15,784 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 15,382 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 15,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 14,741 miles

O/S front inner wing pannel showing signs of corrosion

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 14,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

O/S front inner wing pannel showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 1 May 2008 10,420 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 10,420 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front diff seals slightly leaking. †

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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TOT 976 is a 1976 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1976 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 45,974 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 TOT 976, 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 50 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TOT 976 registered?

TOT 976 is a 1976 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is TOT 976 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOT 976 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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