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UPC 990M

1974 Land Rover Series 3

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

35,580 mi
Last recorded35,580 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Series 358,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPC 990M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 35,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

both front tractor swivel joints corroded & weeping

front propshaft sliding joint has slight play

no centre front seat fitted

various oil leaks

Fail 24 Sep 2020 35,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

both front tractor swivel joints corroded & weeping

front propshaft sliding joint has slight play

no centre front seat fitted

various oil leaks

Pass 24 Jul 2019 34,881 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers mirror damaged but not reducing vision to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 34,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside drivers mirror damaged but not reducing vision to the rear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 33,875 miles

Nearside Rear axle drop strap snapped

Offside chassis out rigger corroded but not in prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 32,825 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

offside mirror cracked and nearside mirror loose

play in front and rear prop shaft ujs

play in steering box

Fail 7 Jun 2017 32,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe to manifold gasket (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect reflector completely corroded (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

offside mirror cracked and nearside mirror loose

play in front and rear prop shaft ujs

play in steering box

Pass 28 Jun 2016 31,366 miles

Offside Front headlamp beam image poor

Offside Front mirror cracked

some pitting and corrosion to both front universal tractor joints

Pass 30 Jul 2015 30,221 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 28,455 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 22,868 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 May 2013 22,832 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2012 21,012 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 20,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 17,810 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 17,810 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 16,455 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 16,455 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 15,067 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 13,008 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 9,886 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 9,881 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

slight oil weep from steering box

Pass 3 May 2006 7,210 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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UPC 990M is a 1974 Land Rover Series 3 in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UPC 990M, 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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UPC 990M is a 1974 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 February 1974.

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