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GFH 871K

1971 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,150 mi
Last recorded98,150 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 356,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFH 871K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 98,150 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive both hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 97,219 miles

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 96,245 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 93,262 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 93,259 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear back plate damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 90,287 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering relay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No centre seat belt fitted

Offside rear backplate damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wear in rear prop-shaft splines

Wheel bearing has slight play both front and offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 90,284 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering relay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No centre seat belt fitted

Offside rear backplate damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wear in rear prop-shaft splines

Wheel bearing has slight play both front and offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 87,748 miles

No centre seat belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

offside rear brake back plate damp

Fail 17 Mar 2020 87,744 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged From master cylinder, to both front flexy hoses (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

No centre seat belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

offside rear brake back plate damp

Pass 12 Mar 2019 82,239 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 76,922 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 71,631 miles

o/s/f sidelight dim

play in front wheel bearings

Fail 14 Mar 2017 71,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f sidelight dim

play in front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Mar 2016 142,350 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 142,276 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2015 131,371 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,874 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 69,868 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 69,850 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
Full Land Rover Series 3 reliability report

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GFH 871K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GFH 871K, 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 GFH 871K registered?

GFH 871K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 15 November 1971.

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