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YXC 843K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Cream Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,567 mi
Last recorded84,567 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXC 843K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 84,567 miles

Footbrake efficiency at 50%

Pass 6 May 2011 83,404 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 83,404 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 82,356 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 80,397 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 80,295 miles

bulk head corroded

exhaust starting to corrode

rear axle leaking oil

slight play in front propshaft u/j

Fail 29 Aug 2006 80,281 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bulkhead corroded

exhaust system rusty

play in front propshaft u/j

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

rear half shaft oil seals weeping

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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YXC 843K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Cream with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YXC 843K, 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

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What year was YXC 843K registered?

YXC 843K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 20 March 1972.

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The MOT history for YXC 843K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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