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WJL 222L

1973 Land Rover SERIES3

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

7,685 mi
Last recorded7,685 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 1973 Land Rover SERIES352,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJL 222L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 7,685 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 7,685 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 7,657 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 7,340 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 6,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 6,703 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 6,349 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 4,969 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 4,969 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2006 4,361 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 4,361 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES3?

Based on 1,342 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
538
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Stop lamp not working 85
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34
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WJL 222L is a 1973 Land Rover SERIES3 in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover SERIES3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 52,928 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 SERIES3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJL 222L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES3 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJL 222L registered?

WJL 222L is a 1973 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 3 January 1973.

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