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VTO 318S

1977 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

13,861 mi
Last recorded13,861 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Series 350,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTO 318S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 13,861 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 13,823 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front floor pan corroded and holed - outside prescribed area

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

both rear shock lower bushes stress cracked

fluid leak around steering box

oil leak to front diff

oil leak to rear of transfer box

oil leak/s to engine

slight oil leak to rear diff

Fail 17 May 2016 13,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member within 12"/30cm of o/s/r leaf spring rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front floor pan corroded and holed - outside prescribed area

Offside Front seatbelt slightly frayed

Rear registration plate cracked

both rear shock lower bushes stress cracked

fluid leak around steering box

oil leak to front diff

oil leak to rear of transfer box

oil leak/s to engine

slight oil leak to rear diff

squeal from aux. belt under load

Pass 28 Apr 2015 13,746 miles

surface corrosion to brake servo

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brakes binding slightly

engine,diff and gearbox oil leaks

rear cross member corroded and holed - outside prescribed area

Pass 16 May 2014 13,334 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 12,950 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pedal slightly spongy

engine oil leak

oil leaking from both front hubs

Pass 18 Nov 2009 12,638 miles

corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipe adjoining rear flexi pipe

offside wiper blade split on ends

Fail 5 Nov 2009 12,632 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipe adjoining rear flexi pipe

offside wiper blade split on ends

Pass 6 Nov 2008 12,314 miles

Slight damage to OSF seatbelt

Fail 23 Oct 2008 12,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Slight damage to OSF seatbelt

Pass 21 Sep 2007 11,671 miles

Driver's door (non obligatory) mirror is damaged.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 10,796 miles

Damage to driver's door mirror

Radaitor hearder/spill tank cap is broken.

Some damage to both front seat belt webbings.

Fail 31 Jul 2006 10,785 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Cap for 4radiator header tank is split, vehicle is losing coolant.

Rear number plate was not working but now appears to be OK.

Some damage to nearside front seatbelt webbing.

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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VTO 318S is a 1977 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VTO 318S, 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 VTO 318S registered?

VTO 318S is a 1977 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 18 November 1977.

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