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YNU 147S

1978 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,466 mi
Last recorded46,466 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Series 360,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNU 147S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 46,466 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 46,212 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 45,966 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 45,659 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 45,643 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 45,183 miles

Nearside Rear Chassis has slight corrosion

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 43,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 41,507 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 41,507 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 39,479 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 36,640 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 35,693 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 35,693 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,081 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 30,942 miles

front screens both have water damage to both inner corners

Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,312 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 22,617 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 17,510 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 17,478 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YNU 147S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YNU 147S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YNU 147S registered?

YNU 147S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is YNU 147S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNU 147S shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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