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EJG 890L

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,618 mi
Last recorded99,618 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJG 890L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 99,618 miles

rear axle spacing bar corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 98,729 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 97,497 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 95,857 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 94,914 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 93,522 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 93,516 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

tyres all round showing signs of cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2012 91,321 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 89,717 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 86,830 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear wheels seem to be slightly binding

Pass 21 Mar 2009 84,317 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 82,767 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 82,730 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 80,065 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 80,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 78,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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EJG 890L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EJG 890L, 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 EJG 890L registered?

EJG 890L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 14 November 1972.

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The MOT history for EJG 890L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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