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MBJ 621K

1971 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

5,112 mi
Last recorded5,112 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 356,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBJ 621K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 5,112 miles

bulk head in poor condition

engine oil leaks

long park brake lever travle

some parts of chassia in poor condition

steering box worn / play in steering box

wipers in poor condition

Fail 28 Apr 2017 5,110 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped CROSS MEMBER (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings REAR SPRING MOUNT (6.1.B.2)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 5,017 miles

Major oil leaks.

Chassis rails have surface rust.

Freeplay at steering wheel.

Fail 24 Jul 2015 5,017 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Chassis rails have surface rust.

Freeplay at steering wheel.

Major oil leaks.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 4,828 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front swivel housings are pitted and leaking oil

general welding repairs have been carried out throughout chassis

Fail 25 Jul 2014 4,815 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front swivel housings are pitted and leaking oil

general welding repairs have been carried out throughout chassis

Pass 16 Jul 2013 4,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking on outer wall and tread

Pass 26 Jul 2012 4,683 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 4,683 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 4,608 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front grill loose

Fail 6 Jul 2010 4,603 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front grill loose

Pass 9 Jul 2009 3,503 miles

Brake peadal anti slip rubber in poor condition

Fail 26 Jun 2009 3,500 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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MBJ 621K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MBJ 621K, 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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MBJ 621K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 December 1971.

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