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NPF 558L

1972 Land Rover SERIES3

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,521 mi
Last recorded58,521 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1972 Land Rover SERIES344,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPF 558L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 58,521 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 57,351 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 57,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,143 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,321 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 53,421 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 53,421 miles

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

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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NPF 558L is a 1972 Land Rover SERIES3 in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NPF 558L, 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

How do I check the history of NPF 558L?

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What year was NPF 558L registered?

NPF 558L is a 1972 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 23 November 1972.

Is NPF 558L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPF 558L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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