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CLG 726K

1971 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

67,304 mi
Last recorded67,304 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 356,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLG 726K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,249cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 67,304 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 66,078 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 66,069 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 64,170 miles

slight corrosion on small cross member under rear tub

slight oil leak on o/s front swivel

Pass 23 Aug 2021 62,832 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 62,618 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured causing bush to come out of hanger (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 60,860 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 60,587 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 60,587 miles

Central Brake drum insecure hand brake drum loose. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork Steering box loose on chassis. (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 96,255 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Slight corrosion to body mount but OK. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulk head Repaired, Welded OK. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Outer Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced slight corrosion to body mount.but OK. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 96,255 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder insecure Bulk Head corroded (1.1.10 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 96,231 miles

(Rear fog light not fitted due to age).

(hazards lights not fitted due to age).

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Slight corrosion to center bulk head. (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Slight play in idler (wear).

slight play in gearbox end shaft.

Pass 31 May 2016 94,950 miles

hazard lights not fitted due to age

rear fog light not fitted due to age

steering idler has slight play / wear

Pass 28 May 2015 93,391 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

hazard lights not fitted due to age.

steering idler has slight play.

Fail 21 May 2015 93,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

hazard lights not fitted due to age.

steering idler has slight play.

Pass 12 May 2014 92,288 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

fuel tank heavily corroded but not leaking yet

hazard lights not fitted due to age

o/s/f inner wing insecure

Pass 16 May 2013 90,960 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 88,956 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 86,987 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Mar 2010 84,019 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s & n/s front tyres starting to perish

o/s of vehicle sitting low

slight wear in steering box

Pass 4 Apr 2009 82,142 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 82,142 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 81,955 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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CLG 726K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CLG 726K, 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 CLG 726K registered?

CLG 726K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 20 October 1971.

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