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A140 NWC

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,459 mi
Last recorded41,459 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA140 NWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 41,459 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 40,992 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 40,568 miles

rear chassis and cross member corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 40,050 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS & CROSS MEMBER

Pass 25 Aug 2017 38,070 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 37,594 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 37,340 miles

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

Offside Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

both front tyres side walls perished but no cord exposed

o/s/f wheel arch mud shield corroded and holed

Pass 16 Oct 2013 37,319 miles

both front tyres perishing on outter edges

genral corrosion to underside of vechile

Pass 11 Oct 2012 37,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres perishing on inner and outter side walls

Fail 11 Oct 2012 37,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres perishing on inner and outter side walls

Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,241 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 37,241 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,972 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 36,817 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 36,813 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,344 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 36,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 35,876 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 35,876 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 35,103 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 35,079 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s/f swivel oil seal leaking

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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A140 NWC is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 A140 NWC, 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 A140 NWC registered?

A140 NWC is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 5 September 1983.

Is A140 NWC safe to buy?

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