MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,993 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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
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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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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How do I check the history of VAR 17S?
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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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