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XAW 698K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

4,430 mi
Last recorded4,430 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAW 698K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 4,430 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 4,204 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 4,112 miles

steering slightly stiff when on turn plates on lock to lock check

Fail 9 Apr 2014 4,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

steering slightly stiff when on turn plates on lock to lock check

Pass 13 Apr 2013 3,999 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 3,986 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 756 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 3,605 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 3,559 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 3,350 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 3,345 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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XAW 698K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XAW 698K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XAW 698K?

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What year was XAW 698K registered?

XAW 698K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is XAW 698K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAW 698K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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