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AMR 471L

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Red Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

86,769 mi
Last recorded86,769 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMR 471L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 86,769 miles

Front number plate holder loose

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2021 86,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front number plate holder loose

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2020 86,686 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 86,686 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 86,492 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Various minor oil leaks but not considered excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 86,481 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible is a usa specification and nearside is an eu specification not a matched pair (4.1.4 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various minor oil leaks but not considered excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 86,356 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 86,249 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear more than slight (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside & nearside some more than slight (6.1.A.1)

Front differential oil leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside & nearside some more than slight (6.1.A.1)

Rear differential corrosion

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

exhaust system deteriorated

front & rear springs corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 86,249 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis area (6.1.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear more than slight (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside & nearside some more than slight (6.1.A.1)

Front differential oil leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside & nearside some more than slight (6.1.A.1)

Rear differential corrosion

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

exhaust system deteriorated

front & rear springs corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 86,106 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded more than one (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre prop shaft joint wear

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2015 86,106 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded more than one (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre prop shaft joint wear

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2014 85,973 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 85,966 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

travel in brake pedal

Pass 13 Nov 2013 85,479 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

travel in brake pedal

Fail 26 Oct 2013 85,448 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front propshaft oil seal leaking

N/S/F + O/S/F hub oil seals leaking

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 84,130 miles

Front propshaft oil seal leaking

N/S/F + O/S/F hub oil seals leaking

N/S/F wiper poor but still clearing screen

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 84,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front propshaft oil seal leaking

N/S/F + O/S/F hub oil seals leaking

N/S/F wiper poor but still clearing screen

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 82,998 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 82,998 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 82,940 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 82,940 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AMR 471L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Red with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 44,841 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 AMR 471L, 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 54 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 AMR 471L registered?

AMR 471L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 September 1972.

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