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JGW 798K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,173 mi
Last recorded69,173 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGW 798K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 69,173 miles

exhaust repaired with paste in poor condition

underside patchwork repaired and coated

Pass 23 Jun 2016 68,532 miles

exhaust poor condition

fuel tank damp

play in nsf wheel bearing

underside patchwork repaired and coated with sealant

Fail 22 Jun 2016 68,532 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust poor condition

fuel tank damp

play in nsf wheel bearing

underside patchwork repaired and coated with sealant

Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,174 miles

brake pedal travel on limit

general corrosion underbody rear sping mounts hve been patchwork repaired and coated with sealant

Pass 11 Jun 2014 64,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

gearbox leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 62,584 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 62,582 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,620 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2012 60,557 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 58,286 miles

Oil leak

corrosion thougth out

Fail 8 Jun 2011 58,262 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

corrosion thougth out

Pass 14 Jun 2010 56,544 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

corrosion starting thougth out

oil leaks thougth out

Fail 10 Jun 2010 56,544 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

corrosion starting thougth out

oil leaks thougth out

Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,023 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

damage to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

engine smokeing

Pass 8 Jul 2008 53,627 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine smoke

Fail 7 Jul 2008 53,627 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine smoke

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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JGW 798K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JGW 798K, 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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JGW 798K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 19 February 1972.

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