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250 FLY

1970 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,202 mi
Last recorded75,202 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration250 FLY
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 75,202 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 75,202 miles

Rear reflector insecure both (1.5.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 73,913 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 72,423 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 72,423 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 71,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 71,353 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 71,353 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 71,353 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 71,356 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 71,353 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 71,353 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 71,353 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 71,353 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 71,353 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 71,353 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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250 FLY is a 1970 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 250 FLY, 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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250 FLY is a 1970 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 8 September 1970.

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