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VTC 128L

1973 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,049 mi
Last recorded69,049 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 354,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTC 128L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 69,049 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 68,999 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

various oil leaks

Pass 1 Oct 2013 68,685 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 68,683 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 68,392 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 68,267 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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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VTC 128L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VTC 128L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VTC 128L?

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What year was VTC 128L registered?

VTC 128L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 15 January 1973.

Is VTC 128L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTC 128L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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