MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,861 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipe adjoining rear flexi pipe
offside wiper blade split on ends
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
Slight damage to OSF seatbelt
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
Driver's door (non obligatory) mirror is damaged.
Damage to driver's door mirror
Radaitor hearder/spill tank cap is broken.
Some damage to both front seat belt webbings.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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