MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,777 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
advise brake pedal travel close too limit new brakes fitted need bedding in and adjusting when a few miles clocked up
advise slightly damp around front hub seals
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
advise both front hub seaqls slightly damp
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?
Based on 14,076 MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SGT 549L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1973 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 54,717 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 SGT 549L, 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 53 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 SGT 549L registered?
SGT 549L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 May 1973.
Is SGT 549L safe to buy?
The MOT history for SGT 549L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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