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MJK 819L

1973 Land Rover Series

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,282 mi
Last recorded87,282 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series49,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJK 819L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 87,282 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 87,282 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 87,282 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 87,282 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 87,282 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 87,282 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 87,282 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 87,282 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 87,282 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 87,283 miles

Oil leaks

Rear axle corroded

Spring eye bushes worn

Fail 12 Jun 2015 87,282 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Oil leaks

Rear axle corroded

Spring eye bushes worn

Pass 19 Jan 2012 87,282 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 87,282 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 87,282 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 87,282 miles

Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 87,282 miles

front exhaust joint leaking slightly

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 1 Aug 2008 87,282 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Aug 2007 87,282 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 87,281 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 87,276 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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MJK 819L is a 1973 Land Rover Series in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 49,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJK 819L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 53 years old, this Land Rover Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJK 819L registered?

MJK 819L is a 1973 Land Rover Series, first registered on 1 April 1973.

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