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OXF 640L

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,668 mi
Last recorded107,668 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOXF 640L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 107,668 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 107,660 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 106,432 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 105,036 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 105,032 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 103,885 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 103,885 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 102,370 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 102,365 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 100,577 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 100,577 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 99,128 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 99,121 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 97,789 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Apr 2007 95,708 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Mar 2006 93,478 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 93,476 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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OXF 640L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OXF 640L, 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 OXF 640L registered?

OXF 640L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 8 August 1972.

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