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NEC 312K

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,343 mi
Last recorded16,343 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEC 312K
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 16,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

wipers smear

Pass 12 Oct 2021 15,461 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front and o/s/front hub oil seals weeping

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged slight kink in pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front other end of drag link end bush worn

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubbing on chassis

corroded underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Oct 2021 15,447 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front and o/s/front hub oil seals weeping

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged slight kink in pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front other end of drag link end bush worn

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubbing on chassis

corroded underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2014 15,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 15,387 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 15,348 miles

center exhaust mounting nut missing.

rear gear box mounting bolt missing.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 15,123 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 14,990 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 14,820 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 14,324 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 13,126 miles

Centre Rear Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

slight oil leak n,s rear hub.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 13,126 miles

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

slight oil leak n,s rear hub.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 12,903 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

some wear in rear diff.

Fail 28 Jul 2006 12,903 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

some wear in rear diff.

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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NEC 312K is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 61,941 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NEC 312K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 54 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NEC 312K registered?

NEC 312K is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 6 April 1972.

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