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SSR 670J

1970 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,248 mi
Last recorded6,248 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSR 670J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2018 6,248 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 6,066 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AT REAR CHASSIS CROSSMEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 5,934 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 5,517 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 5,491 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 5,396 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 5,176 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 4,491 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 4,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

excessive oil leak from front engine crankshaft oil seal

Pass 18 May 2010 3,588 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 3,523 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 2,202 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 2,202 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2006 98,590 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 98,590 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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SSR 670J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SSR 670J, 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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What year was SSR 670J registered?

SSR 670J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 6 November 1970.

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