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FSN 842L

1973 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,734 mi
Last recorded76,734 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 354,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSN 842L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 76,734 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play has serious fluid leak from hub wiper seal (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 76,734 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play has serious fluid leak from hub wiper seal (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 76,734 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 76,790 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 76,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

battery insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2011 76,757 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 76,727 miles

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 72,397 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 71,254 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 71,251 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 70,105 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 70,105 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 67,158 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
Full Land Rover Series 3 reliability report

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FSN 842L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 54,717 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 FSN 842L, 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 53 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 FSN 842L registered?

FSN 842L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 12 January 1973.

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The MOT history for FSN 842L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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