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UDP 238M

1974 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,877 mi
Last recorded82,877 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Series 358,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDP 238M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 82,877 miles

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 ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 82,394 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 82,089 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 81,712 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 80,966 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 80,819 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 80,814 miles

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.

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
Full Land Rover Series 3 reliability report

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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