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HGJ 256K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,521 mi
Last recorded97,521 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGJ 256K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2008 97,521 miles

gearbox crossmember coroded

Fail 3 Jan 2008 97,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

gearbox crossmember coroded

Pass 3 Jan 2007 94,970 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 92,504 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 92,467 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak

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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HGJ 256K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 HGJ 256K, 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 HGJ 256K registered?

HGJ 256K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 9 May 1972.

Is HGJ 256K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGJ 256K 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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