MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,877 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Lots of underseal under vehicle preventing me from assessing all lines under vehicle
Nearside Rear Oil stain on rear drum
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak Plenty of oil from under vehicle ()
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front prop front uj worn
fuel cap seal starting to crack
n/s door mirror missing
nsf wiperblade split - clears ok
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
battery insecure
centre seat belt missing - not required for year
coolant leak around water pump
fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
battery insecure
centre seat belt missing - not required for year
coolant leak around water pump
fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate
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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UDP 238M is a 1974 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1974 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 58,256 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 UDP 238M, 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 52 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of UDP 238M?
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What year was UDP 238M registered?
UDP 238M is a 1974 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 July 1974.
Is UDP 238M safe to buy?
The MOT history for UDP 238M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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