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MTJ 170K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,571 mi
Last recorded59,571 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTJ 170K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 59,571 miles

body mounts to chassis corroding

slight movement in o/s front lower idler arm to box

slight movement to front propshaft point

Pass 22 Dec 2014 59,326 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 59,326 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 55,469 miles

evidece of graese around nearside rear drum but brake still works fine

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Dec 2010 53,835 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 77,361 miles

o/s/f door corroded but not too excess

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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MTJ 170K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MTJ 170K, 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 MTJ 170K registered?

MTJ 170K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is MTJ 170K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTJ 170K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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