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CBC 279K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Yellow Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,946 mi
Last recorded17,946 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBC 279K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 17,946 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 17,941 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 17,927 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 17,927 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 17,926 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 17,924 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 17,904 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 17,834 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 17,827 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

both rear hub seals leaking

radiator leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,687 miles

Offside gearbox mounting in poor condition

Oil leak from steering box

Fail 26 Jun 2008 17,681 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside gearbox mounting in poor condition

Oil leak from steering box

Pass 5 Oct 2006 17,442 miles

offside and nearside a posts corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2006 17,439 miles

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

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

nearside a post and a post corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2005 17,225 miles

slight binding from nearside rear brake

slight leak from steering box

Fail 17 Sep 2005 17,222 miles

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

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

slight binding from nearside rear brake

slight leak from steering box

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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CBC 279K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Yellow with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CBC 279K, 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 CBC 279K registered?

CBC 279K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is CBC 279K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBC 279K shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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