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FAX 408L

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests11 (4 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate36.4%

Mileage

21,381 mi
Last recorded21,381 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAX 408L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 21,381 miles

swivel hubs have slight oil leaks

Fail 4 Oct 2013 21,381 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

swivel hubs have slight oil leaks

Fail 13 Aug 2013 21,380 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

extensive welding repairs, many patch repairscarried out

Pass 1 May 2012 21,351 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 21,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 21,346 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 21,237 miles

numerous patch repairs on chassis

Fail 5 Oct 2010 21,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

adjustable grip left on o/s/f backplate

Fail 7 Sep 2010 21,234 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 20,355 miles

no hazard lights fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2009 20,353 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

no hazard lights fitted

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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FAX 408L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.

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 FAX 408L, 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 FAX 408L registered?

FAX 408L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 7 August 1972.

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