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MCC 426L

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,592 mi
Last recorded55,592 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCC 426L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 55,592 miles

front tyres splits in tread

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 55,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front tyres splits in tread

Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,382 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

NSf/OSF tyres perished in tread area but serviceable

Pass 17 Sep 2010 55,221 miles

All four tyres perished but still serviceable

Front tyres just above legal depth limit

NS suspension sphere seeping

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

Too old to have a fog light

Underbody handbrake linkage worn but still considered serviceable

Battery loose

Fail 10 Sep 2010 55,220 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

All four tyres perished but still serviceable

Front tyres just above legal depth limit

NS suspension sphere seeping

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

Too old to have a fog light

Underbody handbrake linkage worn but still considered serviceable

Battery loose

Pass 17 Aug 2009 55,196 miles

NSR brake binding slightly.

Steering box has slight seepage of oil.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 55,753 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 55,089 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 55,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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MCC 426L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MCC 426L, 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 MCC 426L registered?

MCC 426L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 17 August 1972.

Is MCC 426L safe to buy?

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