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YBW 552R

1977 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

3,331 mi
Last recorded3,331 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Series 350,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBW 552R
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 3,331 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 2,164 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 2,128 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear exhaust boobbin split

Pass 23 Apr 2014 1,289 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2014 1,287 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 326 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 325 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 99,189 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2012 99,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 98,359 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 98,336 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 97,478 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 96,132 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 96,132 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 95,141 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 95,129 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside and offside front hubs leaking oil

oil leak on engine and gearbox

Pass 10 Mar 2007 93,096 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 93,096 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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
Full Land Rover Series 3 reliability report

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YBW 552R is a 1977 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YBW 552R, 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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YBW 552R is a 1977 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 January 1977.

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