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OBX 868J

1971 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,608 mi
Last recorded73,608 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 356,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBX 868J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 73,608 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 73,608 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 73,608 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 73,450 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 73,450 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 73,249 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 73,249 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 19 May 2008 73,023 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 73,023 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 72,322 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 72,322 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 71,396 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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OBX 868J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,293cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OBX 868J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBX 868J registered?

OBX 868J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 21 January 1971.

Is OBX 868J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBX 868J shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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