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VMA 312R

1977 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,528 mi
Last recorded47,528 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Series 350,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMA 312R
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 47,528 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 42,699 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 42,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 41,870 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear cross member has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2013 41,247 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 40,458 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,151 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 37,280 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 37,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 33,204 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 33,163 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2007 30,571 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 28,659 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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VMA 312R is a 1977 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VMA 312R, 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 VMA 312R registered?

VMA 312R is a 1977 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 9 March 1977.

Is VMA 312R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMA 312R shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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