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BOA 870K

1971 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,982 mi
Last recorded5,982 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2005
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 356,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOA 870K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2005 5,982 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2005 5,977 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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BOA 870K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 3,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 56,763 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 BOA 870K, 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 55 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 BOA 870K registered?

BOA 870K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 15 November 1971.

Is BOA 870K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOA 870K 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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