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RAL 80L

1971 Land Rover Series 3

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

51,017 mi
Last recorded51,017 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 356,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAL 80L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 51,017 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 50,808 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan/ wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 9 May 2016 50,807 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear spring hanger 2 places (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan/ wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 50,172 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

coolant leak n/s of radiator

n/s front foot well corrosion

o/s/f wheel arch rear corrosion

transfer box /gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 49,772 miles

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

Nearside rear body mounts corroded.

Fail 2 May 2014 49,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear body mounts corroded.

Pass 21 May 2013 49,723 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 49,714 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 49,673 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 49,669 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 49,487 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 25 May 2011 49,481 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2009 48,543 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 47,945 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 46,228 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 46,228 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 43,219 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 43,219 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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RAL 80L is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RAL 80L, 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 RAL 80L registered?

RAL 80L is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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