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HPH 386K

1971 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,081 mi
Last recorded66,081 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 356,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPH 386K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 66,081 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 63,671 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 63,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 63,180 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Sep 2016 62,889 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 62,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,715 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,346 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 62,052 miles

exhaust system getting rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2012 61,902 miles

exhaust manifold slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,392 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 60,520 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 59,022 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 57,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 55,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 54,413 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 53,639 miles

advise front tractors joints slight leak

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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HPH 386K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HPH 386K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HPH 386K registered?

HPH 386K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 25 November 1971.

Is HPH 386K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPH 386K shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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