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VAR 17S

1977 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,993 mi
Last recorded90,993 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Series 350,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAR 17S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 90,993 miles

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

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

front tyres slightly perished

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2017 90,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe union (3.6.A.1)

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

front tyres slightly perished

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2016 88,985 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 88,985 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing leaf bush and shackle bush securing nuts (2.4.B.7b)

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

slight engine smoke comming out of tail pipe

Pass 22 Jun 2012 88,485 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 88,049 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 86,979 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 85,277 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 83,830 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 82,984 miles

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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VAR 17S is a 1977 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 50,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAR 17S, 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 49 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAR 17S registered?

VAR 17S is a 1977 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 15 September 1977.

Is VAR 17S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAR 17S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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