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MVB 527L

1972 Land Rover Series 3

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,583 mi
Last recorded71,583 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVB 527L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 71,583 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side fron tyre perishing

rear axle oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2014 71,583 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side fron tyre perishing

rear axle oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2013 71,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

all "u" bolts crorroded

battery insecure

both offside tyres perishing on walls

prop joint worn

Fail 14 Jan 2013 71,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all brakr back plates corroded

all u bolts corroded

battery insecure

both offside tyres perishing on walls

various hose ferrules corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 71,104 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

all leaf springs corroded

battery insecure

drivers floor insecure

front hub seals leaking

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 5 Jan 2012 71,097 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

all leaf springs corroded

battery insecure

drivers floor insecure

front hub seals leaking

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 14 Dec 2010 70,646 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 70,646 miles

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 69,986 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 69,986 miles

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 68,428 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 68,428 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 67,462 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 67,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 66,311 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 66,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2005 66,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 66,174 miles

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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MVB 527L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MVB 527L, 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 MVB 527L registered?

MVB 527L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1972.

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