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AJF 128A

1961 Land Rover Series 3

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1,676 mi
Last recorded1,676 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJF 128A
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 1,676 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak transfer box front output oil seal ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 1,672 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc front prop shaft (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front steering knuckle/ housing leaking slightly

Offside Front steering knuckle/ housing leaking slightly

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak transfer box front output oil seal ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 1,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 1,416 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 1,296 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 1,261 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 1,261 miles

Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 85,015 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

chassis rails corroding

Fail 21 Feb 2009 85,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 84,845 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 84,344 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
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AJF 128A is a 1961 Land Rover Series 3 in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJF 128A, 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 65 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 AJF 128A registered?

AJF 128A is a 1961 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 10 June 1961.

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