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A115 GMS

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,286 mi
Last recorded59,286 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA115 GMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 59,286 miles

O/S/F body mount rusty & poor

Passanger footwell rusty

both rear bump stops missing

drivers footwell rusty & holed

Fail 15 Jun 2015 59,286 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F body mount rusty & poor

Passanger footwell rusty

both rear bump stops missing

drivers footwell rusty & holed

Pass 20 Jun 2014 58,976 miles

Oil leak

hole in drivers kick panel

Fail 12 Jul 2013 58,694 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 58,694 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 58,287 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 May 2010 56,603 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 56,260 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2008 56,260 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 56,259 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 55,656 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Jul 2007 55,655 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 54,486 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 54,486 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A115 GMS is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 39,914 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 A115 GMS, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A115 GMS registered?

A115 GMS is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 7 December 1983.

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