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GVG 710K

1972 Land Rover Series

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,349 mi
Last recorded42,349 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series37,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVG 710K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 42,349 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 41,633 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 102,347 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 39,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 36,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 32,518 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 28,857 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 2 Dec 2009 28,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Steering box deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2008 24,858 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 24,858 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 20,659 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 18,249 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 14,986 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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GVG 710K is a 1972 Land Rover Series in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 37,568 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GVG 710K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 54 years old, this Land Rover Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GVG 710K registered?

GVG 710K is a 1972 Land Rover Series, first registered on 9 June 1972.

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