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BUN 512L

1973 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,262 mi
Last recorded51,262 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 354,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUN 512L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 51,262 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 50,823 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 50,822 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 49,778 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 49,778 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 48,536 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 48,536 miles

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

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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BUN 512L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 54,717 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 BUN 512L, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of BUN 512L?

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What year was BUN 512L registered?

BUN 512L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 16 February 1973.

Is BUN 512L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUN 512L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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