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NEC 427K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,640 mi
Last recorded20,640 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEC 427K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 20,640 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 20,640 miles

Brake performance not tested due to track rod end insecure and steering wheel insecure (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Seat belt buckle missing all three (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play insecure. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2017 20,628 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 20,252 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

chassis has various areas of corrosion which includes body and suspension mounts

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2015 20,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust system corroded and the hanger is broke BUT system is still supported

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake drums are damp ADVISE brake inspection

chassis is heavily deteriorated,this includes around all the suspension & body mounting areas

Pass 9 Jul 2013 18,829 miles

All ferrels on vehicle corroded

Both O/S & N/S front hub seals weeping

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis has various areas of corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2013 18,829 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

All ferrels on vehicle corroded

Both O/S & N/S front hub seals weeping

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis has various areas of corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2012 17,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 17,662 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 16,459 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

hole in the N/S/F foot well within 30cm of a body mounting but will NOT affect body security.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 13,484 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 13,480 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 13,399 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 13,377 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 13,373 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 12,786 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 12,784 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2006 11,782 miles

N/s/r leaf spring starting to splay

Fail 12 Dec 2006 11,782 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

N/s/r leaf spring starting to splay

Pass 7 Dec 2005 11,167 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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NEC 427K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NEC 427K, 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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NEC 427K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 10 April 1972.

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