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FYD 264K

1971 Land Rover Series 3

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

69,894 mi
Last recorded69,894 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 356,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYD 264K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 69,894 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside mirror glass cracked

Steering box leaking oil

Fail 28 Jan 2014 69,894 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside mirror glass cracked

Steering box leaking oil

Pass 27 Dec 2012 69,471 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear shock absorbers worn

Fail 19 Dec 2012 69,468 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perished

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

unable to check n/s/f wheelbearing

Fail 20 Jun 2012 69,435 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

water pump leaking l

chassis and body heavily corroded

n/s/ftyre perished badly

n/s/r tyre perished badly

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

o/s/f swivel hub leaking

o/s/r brake drum damp

o/s/r brake has slight bind

o/sf brake has slight bind

Pass 15 May 2006 68,475 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 68,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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FYD 264K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 FYD 264K, 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 FYD 264K registered?

FYD 264K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 23 September 1971.

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