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KHT 85L

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,311 mi
Last recorded26,311 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHT 85L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,311 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 24,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 81,807 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 81,807 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 80,753 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 80,750 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 79,389 miles

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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KHT 85L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KHT 85L, 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 KHT 85L registered?

KHT 85L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is KHT 85L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHT 85L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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