MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,964 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
windscreen washers frozen
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
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
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is MTG 597L safe to buy?
The MOT history for MTG 597L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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