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THG 371L

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

24,945 mi
Last recorded24,945 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHG 371L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 24,945 miles

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 10 Mar 2016 24,945 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering locking device insecure drag arm (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 11 Feb 2016 24,942 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering locking device insecure drag arm (2.2.C.1g)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 12 Jan 2016 24,938 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis and rear panel (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil around brake drums

rear axle corroding

rear tyres perished

front spheres pitted and leaking

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 4 Feb 2010 24,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 24,096 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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THG 371L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 THG 371L, 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 THG 371L registered?

THG 371L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 8 September 1972.

Is THG 371L safe to buy?

The MOT history for THG 371L shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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