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GJF 958L

1973 Land Rover Series 3

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,857 mi
Last recorded56,857 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 354,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJF 958L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 56,857 miles

Oil leak ()

both front swivel hubs leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2016 53,030 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,413 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 50,551 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 48,899 miles

front prop u/j's worn

Fail 18 Apr 2013 48,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

front prop u/j's worn

Pass 30 Mar 2012 47,209 miles

front leaf springs corroded

front prop u/j's worn

slight wear rear prop u/j's

Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,665 miles

front springs corroded

slight bind front and rear brakes

Fail 25 Mar 2011 45,662 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

front springs corroded

slight bind front and rear brakes

Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,471 miles

steering swivels weeping

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,910 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 41,910 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GJF 958L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3 in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 GJF 958L, 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 GJF 958L registered?

GJF 958L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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