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KYX 682K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Cream Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,452 mi
Last recorded63,452 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYX 682K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 63,452 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 62,851 miles

Exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 61,691 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 61,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 59,941 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 59,941 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 59,332 miles

Both front hub assemblies have slight play

Oil leak from transmission

Pass 22 Sep 2011 58,858 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 58,779 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 58,751 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 58,311 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 58,308 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 57,531 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 57,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipes deteriorating.

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Near side seat belt twisted.

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 56,496 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 56,496 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 54,889 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 54,889 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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KYX 682K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Cream with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KYX 682K, 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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KYX 682K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 12 April 1972.

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