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GBC 49L

1973 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,091 mi
Last recorded65,091 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 354,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBC 49L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 65,091 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 63,675 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2016 63,675 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2015 63,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 21 Mar 2015 63,305 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all 4 tyres perished

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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GBC 49L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GBC 49L, 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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How do I check the history of GBC 49L?

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What year was GBC 49L registered?

GBC 49L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 5 January 1973.

Is GBC 49L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBC 49L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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