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VXJ 348L

1972 Land Rover Landrover

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

4,475 mi
Last recorded4,475 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Landrover29,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVXJ 348L
MakeLand Rover
ModelLandrover
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 4,475 miles

body poor in places

foot brake effort borderline pass

general corrosion in places

handbrake effort borderline pass

Fail 15 Jun 2017 4,475 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

all tyres heavily perished and split

body poor in places

foot brake effort borderline pass

general corrosion in places

handbrake effort borderline pass

Pass 23 Jun 2016 4,198 miles

both front tyres close to limit

general corrosion

n/s/bulkhead corroded & poor

o/s/front window missing

offside front wing loose

Fail 8 Jun 2016 4,178 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside centre chassis (2.4.A.3)

doesn't run smoothly

general condition is poor

general corrosion

handbake borderline pass on effort

nearside bulkhead corroded and in poor condition

nearside rear foot brake slow to operate

offside front tyre close to legal limit and perished

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and perished

offside wing loose

Pass 25 Jun 2015 4,077 miles

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

general body condition is poor due to corrosion

nearside bulkhead heavily corroded and holed

offside bulkhead heavily corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2015 4,076 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 4,035 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

general body condition is poor due to corrosion

nearside bulkhead heavily corroded and holed

offside bulkhead heavily corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 3,988 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 3,988 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 3,743 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

battery insecure (will fail as of 2012)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 3,743 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

battery insecure (will fail as of 2012)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 2,895 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 2,887 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front number plate deteriorated

oil leaks from both front swivel joints

windscreen scratched

Pass 3 Jun 2008 2,671 miles

o/s/r tyre side walls cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2006 966 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Landrover?

Based on 2,014 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 78
Stop lamp not working 71
position lamp(s) not working 65
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 48
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VXJ 348L is a 1972 Land Rover Landrover in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Landrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 29,828 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 Landrover fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VXJ 348L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Landrover typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 54 years old, this Land Rover Landrover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VXJ 348L registered?

VXJ 348L is a 1972 Land Rover Landrover, first registered on 7 December 1972.

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