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OEC 96L

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,186 mi
Last recorded29,186 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEC 96L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 29,186 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

underside showing signs of corrosion

whole underside covered in oil not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Jan 2017 29,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

underside showing signs of corrosion

whole underside covered in oil not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jan 2016 28,220 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

underside showing signs of corrosion

whole underside covered in oil not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Jan 2016 28,220 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

underside showing signs of corrosion

whole underside covered in oil not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Dec 2014 27,481 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 27,092 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 26,362 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 25,755 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 25,755 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 24,477 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 23,837 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 23,817 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 19,956 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 19,950 miles

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 12 Jul 2006 16,302 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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OEC 96L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,256cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OEC 96L, 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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What year was OEC 96L registered?

OEC 96L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is OEC 96L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEC 96L shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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