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VNM 249K

1972 Land Rover Series

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,929 mi
Last recorded48,929 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series37,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNM 249K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 48,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 47,273 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play slightly rough when rotated,recommend new (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake lamps appear to work intermitantly,recommend investigation

Pass 20 May 2016 46,318 miles

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

alternator loose and rattling.

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy,recommend renewal.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 45,684 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 45,672 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 45,125 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

recommend anti-corrosion treatment of vehicle underside

slight binding of nearside rear brake,recommend investigation.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 43,553 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 43,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 41,852 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/rear brake performance lower than n/s/rear,recommend investigation.

offside front chassis has some corrosion apparent,recommend welded repair.

park brake pivot worn on linkage.

some front brake imbalance apparent,recommend investigation.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,256 miles

front windscreen washers producing very little water on screen,recommend investigation.

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy,recommend replacement.

recommend diesel fuel additive,ref low annual mileage and black smoking on full acceleration.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 38,406 miles

Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Fail 24 May 2010 38,362 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 26 May 2009 36,212 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 36,211 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 34,470 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 33,058 miles

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

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

underside of the vehicle is in a dirty condition

Pass 24 Feb 2006 32,118 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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VNM 249K is a 1972 Land Rover Series in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 37,568 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VNM 249K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 54 years old, this Land Rover Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VNM 249K registered?

VNM 249K is a 1972 Land Rover Series, first registered on 9 February 1972.

Is VNM 249K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNM 249K shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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