MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,113 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) all (2.4.B.4)
Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) all (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened rear shackle out of line/canted (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn leading ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion extensively welded front to rear (6.1.A.1)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) all (2.4.B.4)
Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) all (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened rear shackle out of line/canted (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn leading ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion extensively welded front to rear (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rail between spring hangers (2.4.A.3)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both bushes, both sides. (2.4.B.2)
Rear prop u/j worn
Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Coolant leak
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
leaf spring eye bushes poor, shackles have odd bolts. tyre lugs just touch leafs on lock.
Oil leak
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Battery insecure
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front wheel arch liner insecure
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front wheel arch liner insecure
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
o/s headlight cracked
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
play in steering box
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
play in steering box
cracks in wall n/s/f and o/s/r tyres
slight wear front prop shaft
slight wear steering ball joints
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
cracks in wall n/s/f and o/s/r tyres
slight wear front prop shaft
slight wear steering ball joints
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?
Based on 14,076 MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BSG 454L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BSG 454L, 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 BSG 454L registered?
BSG 454L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 December 1972.
Is BSG 454L safe to buy?
The MOT history for BSG 454L shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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