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JPG 246K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,035 mi
Last recorded73,035 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPG 246K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 73,035 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 72,498 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 72,270 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 72,203 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 71,875 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 71,778 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 71,689 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 70,670 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 69,146 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 68,193 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 67,129 miles

General corrosion of vehicle structure.

Fail 10 Jan 2011 67,129 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

General corrosion of vehicle structure.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 66,488 miles

cracking of the o.s.f tyre wall.

Fail 12 Jan 2010 66,470 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front 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)

cracking of the o.s.f tyre wall.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 66,196 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 66,196 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 66,068 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 66,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 65,963 miles

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 65,708 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 65,676 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

fuel tank corroded. †

general corrosion of chassis.

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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JPG 246K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JPG 246K, 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 JPG 246K registered?

JPG 246K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 17 February 1972.

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