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FRX 511K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,269 mi
Last recorded82,269 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRX 511K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 82,269 miles

Central Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg areas within 30 cm of steering box above front axle (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear chassis leg areas corroding above rear axle

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

chassis general corrosion front to rear

moisture around front spherical hub joints nearside and offside

moisture around steering box areas

oil residue engine, gearbox and transfer box areas

Pass 10 Mar 2017 81,876 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 81,400 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 81,003 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 80,984 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both sides A pillar corroded

excessive grease/ fluid leak from nearside front swivel axle

general underbody corrosion

nearside front inner wheel arch excessively corroded

nearside front under windscreen corroded excessively

nearside obligatory mirror damaged

offside bonnet henge broken

oil leak from differential

surface corrosion to both sides front and rear suspension components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 80,592 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 80,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 80,591 miles

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 80,390 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2011 80,390 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2010 80,202 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 80,202 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 80,111 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bump stops missing

rear registration plate slightly delaminated

Fail 23 Nov 2009 80,111 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 29 Aug 2009 80,104 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 79,815 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 79,799 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise-interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 24 Aug 2007 78,198 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 78,198 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 77,161 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 77,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2005 76,824 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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FRX 511K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FRX 511K, 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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FRX 511K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 16 February 1972.

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