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JLC 818K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,870 mi
Last recorded65,870 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLC 818K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 65,870 miles

o/s/r body mount/support corroding

Pass 11 May 2018 64,839 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 64,175 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 63,326 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 61,732 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 61,306 miles

NS and OS front Swivel housing movment

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,410 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,276 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2012 60,272 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,974 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 58,800 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 57,113 miles

o/s/r bump stop missing

oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Nov 2006 55,258 miles

Battery insecure

brake flexi ferrules corroding

front hub ball seals slight leak

Pass 3 Nov 2005 54,591 miles

battery insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2005 54,591 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery insecure

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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JLC 818K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JLC 818K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JLC 818K registered?

JLC 818K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 23 June 1972.

Is JLC 818K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLC 818K shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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