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WVJ 689K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,856 mi
Last recorded40,856 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVJ 689K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 40,856 miles

both rear brake backplates damp

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2017 40,851 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake backplates damp

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2016 40,565 miles

all 4 back plates damp

Fail 4 Aug 2016 40,565 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

all 4 back plates damp

Pass 11 Jun 2015 40,128 miles

o/s front tyre getting low inner tread

oil at rear back plates

Fail 8 Jun 2015 40,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

o/s front tyre getting low inner tread

oil at rear back plates

Pass 24 Jun 2014 39,109 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 38,726 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 38,389 miles

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

advise oil on nearside and offside rear back plates

Pass 7 Jun 2011 37,970 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 37,331 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 37,331 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

advise free play at steering wheel on limmit

Pass 9 Jun 2009 36,693 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 35,900 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 34,948 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 33,725 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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WVJ 689K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WVJ 689K, 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 WVJ 689K registered?

WVJ 689K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 12 January 1972.

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The MOT history for WVJ 689K shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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