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CWF 428K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,710 mi
Last recorded31,710 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWF 428K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 31,710 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 29,959 miles

Both front swivel joints weeping

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged Both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 29,956 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Both front axle swivel joints weeping

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged Both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 28,218 miles

Both front swivel joints seeping

Front prop shaft dust cover split

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both front (5.2.2a)

o/s/r axle seal leaking

Fail 15 Nov 2017 28,218 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Both front swivel joints seeping

Front prop shaft dust cover split

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both front (5.2.2a)

o/s/r axle seal leaking

Pass 11 Nov 2016 24,429 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 19,963 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front swivel housing leaking

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 19,958 miles

Braking system leaking near side rear drum brake (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front swivel housing leaking

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 15,117 miles

Oil leak

both front swivel seals slightly leaking

slight play in the off side gearbox mounting

Fail 7 Nov 2014 15,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both front swivel seals slightly leaking

slight play in the off side gearbox mounting

Pass 29 Oct 2011 13,513 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 12,247 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 12,226 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 8,153 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 7,804 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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CWF 428K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel 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 CWF 428K, 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

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What year was CWF 428K registered?

CWF 428K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is CWF 428K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWF 428K 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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