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FYX 242J

1971 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,797 mi
Last recorded96,797 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 356,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYX 242J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 96,797 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Hub slight oil leak.

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 96,797 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Hub slight oil leak.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 96,763 miles

Offside Front slight oil leak on axel. steering pivot seal

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 96,402 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 94,432 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 94,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2014 94,321 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

dampness on back plate of nearside rear brake

front tyres cracking/ perishing

slight movement nearside front hub

Pass 8 Aug 2013 94,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 94,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 93,908 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 93,905 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 93,538 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2011 93,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 92,746 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 92,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Propshaft component defective

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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FYX 242J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FYX 242J, 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 FYX 242J registered?

FYX 242J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 23 April 1971.

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