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RYC 722L

1973 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,232 mi
Last recorded86,232 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 354,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYC 722L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 86,232 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in steering column

Pass 3 Feb 2017 86,232 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 86,232 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 86,232 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 86,232 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 83,641 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2012 83,573 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

n/s gearbox mounting broken

tow socket insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2011 79,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 79,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 77,118 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear prop shaft has slight play in rear u/jt,may affect hand brake if not attended to soon.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 76,209 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 73,800 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 73,800 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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
Full Land Rover Series 3 reliability report

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RYC 722L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 54,717 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 RYC 722L, 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 53 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 RYC 722L registered?

RYC 722L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 15 May 1973.

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