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A213 CEC

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,648 mi
Last recorded35,648 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA213 CEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 35,648 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 33,948 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 33,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 31,676 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear diff pinion oil seal slightly damp

Pass 27 Nov 2019 30,812 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 30,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged on axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 27,387 miles

Nearside Front out rigger just starting to show signs of corrosion

Nearside Front slight leak at swivel hub oil seal

Pass 31 Oct 2017 22,961 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play under load (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front borderline lit in off/side swivell hub

under body floor cross members starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2017 22,961 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play under load (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure u bolts (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front borderline lit in off/side swivell hub

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

under body floor cross members starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2016 15,093 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 10,552 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2015 10,552 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 3,300 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 3,204 miles

near/side rear outrigger showing signs of corroion

Fail 27 Jul 2006 3,204 miles

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

near/side rear outrigger showing signs of corroion

Pass 31 May 2005 576 miles

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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A213 CEC is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A213 CEC, 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 A213 CEC registered?

A213 CEC is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 19 September 1983.

Is A213 CEC safe to buy?

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