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LYG 822K

1971 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

84,046 mi
Last recorded84,046 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 356,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYG 822K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 84,046 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 84,046 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 82,761 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 82,761 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 81,206 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 79,404 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 79,404 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 78,623 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 78,623 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 77,680 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 19 May 2014 77,680 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2013 77,198 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 77,198 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 76,750 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

main beam telltale not working

Fail 3 Jul 2012 76,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

main beam telltale not working

Pass 6 Jun 2011 76,371 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 75,785 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 74,774 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 74,774 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 74,498 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 2 May 2007 74,498 miles

Propshaft component defective

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2006 74,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 74,017 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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LYG 822K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LYG 822K, 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 LYG 822K registered?

LYG 822K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 19 October 1971.

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