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Q357FDD

1971 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,261 mi
Last recorded57,261 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 356,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ357FDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 57,261 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

corroded rear floor "x" member support

surface corrosion in n/s & o/s chassis rails

Pass 6 Jul 2007 57,100 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 56,847 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 54,615 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 54,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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Q357FDD is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q357FDD, 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 Q357FDD registered?

Q357FDD is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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