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HHF 729H

1970 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

10,966 mi
Last recorded10,966 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHF 729H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 10,966 miles

vehicle underneath corroded in places

Gearbox and transfer box leaking oil

Offside Front Swivel joint corroded but not leaking and no play in it

front diff and rear diff leaking oil

suspension parts corroded in places

Fail 15 Dec 2015 10,966 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded while steering box and front leaf spring attached (2.4.A.3)

Gearbox and transfer box leaking oil

Offside Front Swivel joint corroded but not leaking and no play in it

front diff and rear diff leaking oil

suspension parts corroded in places

vehicle underneath corroded in places

Pass 3 Dec 2014 10,916 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 10,884 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 10,884 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 10,830 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osf swivel housing leaking slightly

rear diff leaking

transfer box leaking

underside corroded in places

Fail 21 Nov 2012 10,830 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osf swivel housing leaking slightly

rear diff leaking

transfer box leaking

underside corroded in places

Pass 12 Dec 2011 10,716 miles

osr spring starting to corrode

rear floor rails corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2011 10,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear spring started to corrode

Rear floor rails corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 10,108 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 10,103 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 7,285 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 7,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 37,891 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 4,226 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

offside rear hub seal leaking

rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Apr 2006 4,226 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

offside rear hub seal leaking

rear tyres perished

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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HHF 729H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,860 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 HHF 729H, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HHF 729H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 9 June 1970.

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