MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,211 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
both front tractor joints leaking slightly
prop shaft gaiter split
both tractor joints slighty leaking
propshaft boot split
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
both tractor joints slighty leaking
propshaft boot split
both front tractor joints leaking
propshaft boot split
propshaft boot split
slight leak both front tractor joints
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)
offside front tyre perished on inner and outer sidewalls
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is APV 218L safe to buy?
The MOT history for APV 218L shows 14 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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