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JMB 894L

1972 Land Rover SERIES3

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,180 mi
Last recorded56,180 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Land Rover SERIES344,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMB 894L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 56,180 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 49,865 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 49,865 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 36,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 10,379 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 9,669 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 9,668 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 4,376 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 89,924 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 89,547 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 89,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 89,392 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 89,130 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 89,119 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 88,679 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 88,670 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Propshaft component defective

oil leak from front and rear diff seals

Pass 28 Feb 2007 87,986 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 86,934 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES3?

Based on 1,342 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
538
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Stop lamp not working 85
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34
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JMB 894L is a 1972 Land Rover SERIES3 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover SERIES3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 44,846 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 SERIES3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JMB 894L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES3 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JMB 894L registered?

JMB 894L is a 1972 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is JMB 894L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMB 894L shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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