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BDE 892K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

55,743 mi
Last recorded55,743 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDE 892K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 55,743 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 55,743 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,562 miles

n/s front yre perished

Fail 2 Mar 2011 54,530 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

General corosion evident under vehicle

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,446 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 54,345 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 54,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 54,213 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 54,213 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 54,213 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 54,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 54,213 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 54,213 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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BDE 892K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BDE 892K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BDE 892K?

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What year was BDE 892K registered?

BDE 892K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 15 March 1972.

Is BDE 892K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDE 892K shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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