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MEM 727K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Beige Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

99,819 mi
Last recorded99,819 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEM 727K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 99,819 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe corroded

vehicle body corroded

vehicle under side corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2020 99,819 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust tail pipe corroded

vehicle body corroded

vehicle under side corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2020 99,817 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle body corroded

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 99,809 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear fog light not working

Fail 19 Nov 2019 99,809 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear fog light not working

Pass 13 Dec 2018 99,609 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 99,606 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 99,437 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis both sides middle body mounts corroded but not excessive (6.1.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section connection (7.1.2)

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (2.4.B.2)

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both sides (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 99,290 miles

both sides body mounts corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2016 99,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both sides body mounts corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 99,014 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 99,014 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 98,642 miles

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

general corrosion to vehicle

Fail 28 Oct 2014 98,640 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion around both sides front body mounts

Pass 29 Nov 2013 98,032 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 98,031 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/ gearbox mounting is perished

play in both front and rear propshaft uj's

rear box exhaust hanger is corroded

rear section of exhaust is in poor condition(corroded)

slight free play in stearing box

Pass 31 Oct 2012 96,985 miles

n/s/f engine bay panel cross member corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2012 96,984 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f engine bay panel cross member corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,921 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 48,867 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2010 23,363 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface corrision on underside

Pass 13 Aug 2008 22,760 miles

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

front prop (rear u/j worn)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 22,537 miles

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

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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MEM 727K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Beige with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MEM 727K, 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 MEM 727K registered?

MEM 727K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 26 July 1972.

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The MOT history for MEM 727K shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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