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VVV 651S

1977 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,459 mi
Last recorded15,459 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Series 350,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVV 651S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 15,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chassis is modified at rear crossmember and has been welded in several places

Fail 6 Nov 2017 15,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chassis is modified at rear crossmember and has been welded in several places

Pass 18 Dec 2015 15,343 miles

VEHICLE HAS HAD EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS TO CHASSIS

Fail 8 Oct 2015 15,343 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings REAR CROSSMEMBER HAS BEEN CUT OFF AND NEW ONE BOLTED ON NOT WELDED (6.1.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking LIFT PUMP (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour LENS DISCOLOURED (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour LENS DISCOLOURED (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded IN SEVERAL PLACES (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 14,264 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 26 Jul 2014 14,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 26 Apr 2014 13,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 12,158 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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VVV 651S is a 1977 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VVV 651S, 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 VVV 651S registered?

VVV 651S is a 1977 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 12 August 1977.

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