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GRL 388L

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Red Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,413 mi
Last recorded1,413 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRL 388L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 1,413 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 1,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

rear cross member corroded not excessive.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 1,342 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 1,304 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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GRL 388L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Red with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GRL 388L, 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 GRL 388L registered?

GRL 388L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 6 December 1972.

Is GRL 388L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRL 388L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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