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ETU 420K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

59,145 mi
Last recorded59,145 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETU 420K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2008 59,145 miles

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

Centre Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Centre Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front bumper loose

Front propshaft slider badly worn

Front registration plate cracked but still legible and secure

Gearbox rear oil seal leaking into park brake

Main beam flash switch not working

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front wing loose

Nearside mirror cracked

Nearside rear rear spring mount bent

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering stiff in operation

Pass 20 May 2006 57,571 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 57,564 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condition of both front hubb tractor joints

condition of both front shockabsorber bushes

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

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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ETU 420K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 ETU 420K, 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 ETU 420K registered?

ETU 420K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is ETU 420K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETU 420K shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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