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NFF 179K

1971 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,784 mi
Last recorded7,784 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 356,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFF 179K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2008 7,784 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 7,000 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 6,879 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

body damaged off road use

Pass 14 Jul 2006 6,780 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 6,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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NFF 179K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NFF 179K, 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 NFF 179K registered?

NFF 179K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 17 November 1971.

Is NFF 179K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFF 179K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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