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REY 812K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,431 mi
Last recorded27,431 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREY 812K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 27,431 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 27,399 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Fail 25 Nov 2016 27,399 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 27,346 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 27,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 27,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 May 2014 27,342 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 27,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 27,225 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,874 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 26,744 miles

Front tyres (Both) slightly perished.

Oil leak

Rear tyres (Both) slightly perished

Fail 20 Apr 2010 26,744 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyres (Both) slightly perished.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Rear tyres (Both) slightly perished

Pass 21 Apr 2009 26,609 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 26,609 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,478 miles

Oil leak

both front hub seals leaking

fuel cap seal starting to crack

o/s/r brake backing plate damp

Fail 10 Apr 2008 26,476 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

both front hub seals leaking

fuel cap seal starting to crack

o/s/r brake backing plate damp

Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,253 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 26,236 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front No plate part missing ( all numbers visible)

Inner wing coroded o/s/f

Pass 28 Apr 2006 25,232 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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REY 812K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 REY 812K, 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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REY 812K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 July 1972.

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