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MTG 597L

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,964 mi
Last recorded86,964 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTG 597L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 86,964 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both joints have slight lift (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear canvas axle strap broken

both front swivel hubs leaking oil slightly

gearbox leaking oil slightly

Fail 26 Mar 2018 86,961 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both joints have slight lift (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear canvas axle strap broken

both front swivel hubs leaking oil slightly

gearbox leaking oil slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2014 84,490 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 84,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 84,278 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 83,846 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 83,846 miles

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

windscreen washers frozen

Pass 6 Dec 2011 83,782 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2011 83,482 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2010 82,738 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 82,657 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

all 4 tyres perishied

complete under vehical very heavily coroded on chassis sills

diff seals leaking

rear diff heavily coroded

Pass 18 Feb 2008 82,657 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

all 4 tyres perishied

complete under vehical very heavily coroded on chassis sills

diff seals leaking

rear diff heavily coroded

Pass 13 Feb 2007 82,522 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all four tyres side walls perished

oil dampness offside front hub

rear axle corroded by nearside rear spring mounting

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2006 82,192 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil dampness offside front hub

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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MTG 597L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MTG 597L, 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 MTG 597L registered?

MTG 597L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 21 November 1972.

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