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GHL 357L

1972 Land Rover Series 1

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

240 mi
Last recorded240 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 137,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHL 357L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 240 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 98,711 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 97,494 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 96,523 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 93,549 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 90,748 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 89,010 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 88,377 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 88,362 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 88,118 miles

offside footwell corroded

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 28 May 2014 88,118 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

offside footwell corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 87,158 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 87,123 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 86,514 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 86,484 miles

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

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 82,937 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2011 82,913 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2010 82,902 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 82,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 80,564 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 78,338 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 77,826 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 1?

Based on 6,199 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 176
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 176
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 168
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 146
brake binding 124
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GHL 357L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 1 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 37,599 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 1 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GHL 357L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 54 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GHL 357L registered?

GHL 357L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 8 December 1972.

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