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RDV 895H

1970 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,191 mi
Last recorded64,191 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDV 895H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 64,191 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all hub seals leaking but not excessive at time of test

chassis showing signs of corrsion and has been welded various places

Fail 5 Jun 2013 64,191 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all hub seals leaking but not excessive at time of test

chassis showing signs of corrsion and has been welded various places

Pass 5 Jan 2012 64,075 miles

general vehicle condition poor

Pass 10 Nov 2010 63,998 miles

offside front hub seal has a minor leak

rear cross member showing signs of corrosion but not to excess at time of test

Fail 5 Nov 2010 63,998 miles

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

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

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

offside front hub seal has a minor leak

rear cross member showing signs of corrosion but not to excess at time of test

Pass 9 Nov 2009 63,874 miles

o/s/f hub slightly damp

rear chassis has been heavily welded and undersealed assessed as best possible

Fail 9 Nov 2009 63,874 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f hub slightly damp

rear chassis has been heavily welded and undersealed assessed as best possible

Pass 27 Nov 2008 63,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perrished on side walls

center cross member corroded

small leak on steering box

Fail 21 Nov 2008 63,760 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perrished on side walls

center cross member corroded

small leak on steering box

Pass 29 Nov 2007 63,638 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front and rear diffs leaking oil slightly

steering box damp can not assess leak

Fail 12 Nov 2007 63,636 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front 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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front and rear diffs leaking oil slightly

steering box damp can not assess leak

Pass 15 Nov 2006 63,059 miles

slight surface corrosion on various sections of chassie not to excess at test

Pass 27 Oct 2005 82,967 miles

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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RDV 895H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,860 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 RDV 895H, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RDV 895H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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