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A209 YGJ

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,923 mi
Last recorded86,923 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA209 YGJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 86,923 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 86,902 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 86,673 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 86,667 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 85,745 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 83,849 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 83,822 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2017 82,346 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 82,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Dec 2014 81,300 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 80,979 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 79,305 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 78,583 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 78,582 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.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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A209 YGJ is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A209 YGJ, 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 A209 YGJ registered?

A209 YGJ is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 16 August 1983.

Is A209 YGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A209 YGJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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