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TPA 272M

1973 Land Rover Series 3

Brown Petrol 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

10,061 mi
Last recorded10,061 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 354,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPA 272M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2011 10,061 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 9,985 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

REAR HUB OIL SEALS LEAKING

generaly very rusted and rough

inner wings badly rusted

Fail 19 Nov 2008

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear hub sills leaking

generally rough and rusty

nearside inner wing distorted.

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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TPA 272M is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3 in Brown with a 2,260cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 TPA 272M, 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 TPA 272M registered?

TPA 272M is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 August 1973.

Is TPA 272M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPA 272M shows 3 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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