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GNX 688K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,724 mi
Last recorded33,724 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNX 688K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 33,724 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi join (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 26,153 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 26,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Bonnet not latching closed

Pass 1 Dec 2011 14,067 miles

Front propshaft worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 14,064 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Front propshaft worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 5,196 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 5,193 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2009 91,511 miles

Front propshaft slightly worn

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front swivel housing area damp with oil

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 81,019 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2007 73,133 miles

Front propshaft sliding joint worn

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front bulkhead slightly corroded

Rear Brake flexi hose feels soft

Rear propshaft universal joint slightly worn

Pass 5 Dec 2006 65,045 miles

Nearside front slightly oily around swivel housing

Oil leak from rear diff

oil leak from overdrive unit

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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GNX 688K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GNX 688K, 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 GNX 688K registered?

GNX 688K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 27 April 1972.

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