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JTG 986K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

10,676 mi
Last recorded10,676 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTG 986K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 10,676 miles

all four tyres perished

both rear shackle bushes worn

general corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2018 10,660 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 10,622 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four tyres perished

front pipe slightly loose and slightly blowing

play in rear shackle bushes on rear leaf springs

slight play in nsf top swivel pin

Pass 8 Dec 2015 10,602 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured osf (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint to manifold (7.1.2)

all four tyres perished

corrosion starting in nsf chassis end cap

Pass 4 Dec 2014 10,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 9,974 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside front tyre wall to tread badly cracking

offside rear and nearside front tyres cracking

some travel on foot brake

Pass 7 Nov 2013 9,974 miles

offside front tyre wall to tread badly cracking

offside rear and nearside front tyres cracking

some travel on foot brake

Pass 12 Nov 2012 9,573 miles

corrosion on offside rear top chassis

Fail 9 Nov 2012 9,509 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

corrosion on offside rear top chassis

Pass 6 Dec 2011 9,129 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 9,126 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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JTG 986K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JTG 986K, 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 JTG 986K registered?

JTG 986K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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The MOT history for JTG 986K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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