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TPK 486M

1973 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

48,460 mi
Last recorded48,460 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 354,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPK 486M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 48,460 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 47,851 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2018 47,846 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2017 47,846 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector rusty (1.7.5a)

Oil leak everywhere ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 47,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe and tail pipe rotten (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector rusty (1.7.5a)

Oil leak everywhere ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 47,702 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak

rear bump stops missing

Fail 1 Nov 2016 47,669 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak from everywhere ()

hazard flasher flash rate fast

rear bump stops missing

Pass 6 Nov 2015 46,530 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2015 46,482 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both centre body support cross members (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off all flashing to fast (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on all flashing to fast (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play upper and lower swivel bearings (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front swivel hub leaking oil

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 45,843 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f swivel leaking oil

throttle linkage touching against speedo cable

Fail 11 Aug 2014 45,842 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

o/s/f swivel leaking oil

throttle linkage touching against speedo cable

Pass 23 Aug 2013 44,573 miles

hazard light flash rate fast

oil leaks from everywhere

Fail 13 Aug 2013 44,572 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

hazard light flash rate fast

oil leaks from everywhere

Pass 22 Aug 2012 43,103 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 43,101 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,746 miles

rear n/s of axel corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 40,011 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 40,011 miles

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 37,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 37,807 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 36,496 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Apr 2008 36,450 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 35,344 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 35,298 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 34,328 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 34,302 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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TPK 486M is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 54,717 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 TPK 486M, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TPK 486M is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 12 November 1973.

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