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MHS 227L

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,840 mi
Last recorded85,840 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHS 227L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 85,840 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 85,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 84,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 82,170 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 79,994 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 79,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 77,704 miles

brake pedal spongy

Pass 24 Jul 2017 75,344 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 74,547 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 71,485 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 30 Jul 2014 69,341 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 69,341 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 67,484 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 63,650 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 63,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 60,865 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 60,850 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,477 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 53,126 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 47,496 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 40,487 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,436 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 81,086 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 81,073 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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MHS 227L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MHS 227L, 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 MHS 227L registered?

MHS 227L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 17 November 1972.

Is MHS 227L safe to buy?

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