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OEV 438K

1971 Land Rover SERIES3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

29,518 mi
Last recorded29,518 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover SERIES379,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEV 438K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 29,518 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 29,509 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

chassis heavily repaired and undersealed

offside rear tyre inner sidewall split

Pass 19 Jan 2016 39,802 miles

vehicle has lots of oil leaks

Fail 15 Jan 2016 39,797 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

vehicle has lots of oil leaks

Pass 15 Oct 2014 39,678 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 39,678 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 39,596 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front hub seals weeping slightly

nearside front out rigger has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2013 39,596 miles

front hub seals weeping slightly

nearside front out rigger has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,359 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery is insecure

front hub seals are weeping slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2011 39,096 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front hub seals are weeping slightly

Fail 18 Nov 2011 39,096 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front hub seals are weeping slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2010 39,081 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 39,047 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 39,033 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES3?

Based on 1,342 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
538
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Stop lamp not working 85
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34
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OEV 438K is a 1971 Land Rover SERIES3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover SERIES3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 79,042 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 SERIES3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OEV 438K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES3 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OEV 438K is a 1971 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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