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NKS 501K

1971 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,753 mi
Last recorded21,753 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 356,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKS 501K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2007 21,753 miles

Burning smell from clutch

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Radiator coolant hoses perrished

Pass 1 Feb 2007 21,753 miles

Burning smell from clutch

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Radiator coolant hoses perrished

Pass 17 Dec 2005 20,957 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2005 20,957 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

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

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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NKS 501K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 NKS 501K, 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 NKS 501K registered?

NKS 501K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is NKS 501K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKS 501K shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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