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WAK 972K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

3,731 mi
Last recorded3,731 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAK 972K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 3,731 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 3,731 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 3,731 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 3,731 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 3,731 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 3,731 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 3,731 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 3,731 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 3,731 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 3,731 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 3,731 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 3,731 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 3,731 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 3,731 miles

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)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 3,731 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 3,731 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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WAK 972K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WAK 972K, 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 WAK 972K registered?

WAK 972K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 7 June 1972.

Is WAK 972K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAK 972K shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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