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APV 218L

1973 Land Rover SERIES3

Red Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,211 mi
Last recorded10,211 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 1973 Land Rover SERIES352,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPV 218L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 10,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Some underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2019 10,211 miles

both front tractor joints leaking slightly

prop shaft gaiter split

Pass 26 Jul 2018 10,211 miles

both tractor joints slighty leaking

propshaft boot split

Fail 26 Jul 2018 10,211 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both tractor joints slighty leaking

propshaft boot split

Pass 25 Jul 2017 10,211 miles

both front tractor joints leaking

propshaft boot split

Pass 29 Jul 2016 10,211 miles

propshaft boot split

slight leak both front tractor joints

Pass 17 Jul 2015
Fail 16 Jul 2015 10,211 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 10,211 miles

offside front tyre perished on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 4 Jun 2013 10,043 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 9,991 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 9,988 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2006 6,486 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 6,483 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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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APV 218L is a 1973 Land Rover SERIES3 in Red with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 APV 218L, 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 APV 218L registered?

APV 218L is a 1973 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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