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NJD 429L

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,717 mi
Last recorded77,717 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJD 429L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 77,717 miles

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 75,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2017 75,625 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 23 May 2016 75,452 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 20 May 2016 75,452 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure drivers floor (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2015 75,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 74,726 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 74,111 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 73,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 72,239 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 72,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 70,401 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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NJD 429L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJD 429L, 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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NJD 429L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 18 December 1972.

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