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BWO 162K

1971 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,607 mi
Last recorded25,607 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 356,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWO 162K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 25,607 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 24,790 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 24,204 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 22,987 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 22,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

oil leaks

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f hubs

Pass 4 Apr 2008 22,687 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 22,022 miles

Chassis starting to flake in places.

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Some blue smoke emmitted when starting.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 21,717 miles

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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BWO 162K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BWO 162K, 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.

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What year was BWO 162K registered?

BWO 162K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is BWO 162K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWO 162K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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