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SKY 586J

1971 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

83,345 mi
Last recorded83,345 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2008
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 356,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKY 586J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2008 83,345 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 83,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 May 2008 83,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 83,349 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 83,349 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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SKY 586J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 SKY 586J, 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 SKY 586J registered?

SKY 586J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 5 June 1971.

Is SKY 586J safe to buy?

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