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YNF 173S

1978 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,224 mi
Last recorded24,224 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Series 360,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNF 173S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 24,224 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil from steering box

slight play in n/s front king pin

Pass 6 Jul 2017 23,390 miles

rear cross member corroded but not within 300mm of a prescribed area

slight fluctuating on off side front brake

slight oil from steering box

slight play in near side front king pin

steering system slightly tight

windscreen scratched but not effecting drivers view of road

Pass 20 Jul 2016 22,959 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight just met test standard (2.2.D.1)

battery not secured

both rear road springs in poor condition

car leaning to the left slightly

chassis patched and corroded in some parts

exhaust mounting rotted off

windscreen scratched

Fail 18 Jul 2016 22,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

battery not secured

both rear road springs in poor condition

car leaning to the left slightly

chassis patched and corroded in some parts

exhaust mounting rotted off

rear prop U.J badly worn

windscreen scratched

Pass 16 Jul 2015 21,208 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear shock absorber covers rotted through

car leaning to the left slightly

exhaust mounting rotted off

footwells and area under seats rotted through

windscreen scratched

Pass 24 Jul 2014 19,040 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both footwells rotted through

heavily corroded under seats

nearside rear shock absorber cover corroded

offside windscreen scratched

Fail 14 Jul 2014 19,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both footwells rotted through

heavily corroded under seats

nearside rear shock absorber cover corroded

offside windscreen scratched

Pass 17 Jul 2013 16,712 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside rear shock absorber cover corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 16,110 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 14,910 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 13,910 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 12,703 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 12,703 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 12,664 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 12,638 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 12,638 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YNF 173S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 60,550 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YNF 173S, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YNF 173S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 March 1978.

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