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VUG 97R

1996 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,892 mi
Last recorded66,892 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUG 97R
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 66,892 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 66,884 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 64,539 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,578 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 61,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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VUG 97R is a 1996 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VUG 97R, 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 30 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VUG 97R registered?

VUG 97R is a 1996 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is VUG 97R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUG 97R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VUG 97R have outstanding finance?

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