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JRO 337K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Cream Petrol 2224cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

53,012 mi
Last recorded53,012 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRO 337K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,224cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 53,012 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 May 2017 53,012 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front to rear fouling chassis (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped fouling chassis (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 52,893 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 52,664 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 52,643 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 52,260 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,198 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

chassis slightly corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

bulkhead corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Jul 2010 51,488 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 51,488 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery terminals corroded

both front hubs leaking

both sides front body to chassis corroded

rear axle restraint straps missing

Pass 23 Sep 2009 51,000 miles

Both front bulkhead/body mountings to chassis corroded.

Both front swivel housings leak oil.

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear axle restraint straps missing.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 51,000 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,026 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 50,026 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine overheating

front hubs leaking

n/s rear hub leak

Pass 3 Aug 2007 49,820 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 49,820 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 49,820 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 49,108 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 49,107 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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JRO 337K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Cream with a 2,224cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 JRO 337K, 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 JRO 337K registered?

JRO 337K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 5 June 1972.

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