MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,751 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
rear chassis slightly corroded in places.
slight freeplay on nearside top swivel pin
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
rear chassis slightly corroded in places.
slight freeplay on nearside top swivel pin
Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?
Based on 14,076 MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MFM 489J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 MFM 489J, 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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What year was MFM 489J registered?
MFM 489J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 22 April 1971.
Is MFM 489J safe to buy?
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