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PRN 156K

1972 Land Rover SERIES3

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,236 mi
Last recorded24,236 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover SERIES344,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRN 156K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 24,236 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 23,580 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 23,578 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 23,092 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 21,947 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 21,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 21,940 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 21,940 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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PRN 156K is a 1972 Land Rover SERIES3 in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PRN 156K, 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.

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PRN 156K is a 1972 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 15 February 1972.

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