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Q414PVL

1971 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2245cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

38,824 mi
Last recorded38,824 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 356,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ414PVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,245cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 38,824 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 38,462 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 38,252 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 38,014 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 38,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Both front hub seals slightly leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2021 37,634 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting out rigger starting to corrode and hole

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 37,217 miles

Offside front and Nearside rear hub seals damp

Fail 8 Jun 2020 37,215 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside front and Offside rear brakes slightly binding

Offside front and Nearside rear hub seals damp

Pass 18 Jun 2019 36,297 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 35,453 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 34,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 May 2017 34,645 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 33,717 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leaks

Pass 7 May 2015 32,635 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Oil leaks

Pass 9 May 2014 31,731 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 30,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 30,059 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n,s,rear bump stop

Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,590 miles

Battery insecure

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side rear bump stop missing

Pass 23 Apr 2010 29,445 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,188 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 29,046 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 29,046 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 28,875 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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Q414PVL is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,245cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 Q414PVL, 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 Q414PVL registered?

Q414PVL is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q414PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q414PVL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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