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SGT 549L

1973 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,777 mi
Last recorded75,777 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2007
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 354,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGT 549L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2007 75,777 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

advise brake pedal travel close too limit new brakes fitted need bedding in and adjusting when a few miles clocked up

advise slightly damp around front hub seals

Fail 17 Mar 2007 75,777 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

advise both front hub seaqls slightly damp

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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SGT 549L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 54,717 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 SGT 549L, 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 53 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 SGT 549L registered?

SGT 549L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is SGT 549L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGT 549L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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