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NPA 540L

1972 Land Rover SERIES3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,915 mi
Last recorded25,915 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2010
Typical for 1972 Land Rover SERIES344,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPA 540L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2010 25,915 miles

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 23,074 miles

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2006 19,821 miles

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES3?

Based on 1,342 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
538
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Stop lamp not working 85
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34
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NPA 540L is a 1972 Land Rover SERIES3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover SERIES3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 44,846 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover SERIES3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NPA 540L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES3 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NPA 540L registered?

NPA 540L is a 1972 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 28 September 1972.

Is NPA 540L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPA 540L shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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