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A223 WHK

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,692 mi
Last recorded39,692 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA223 WHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 39,692 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking and perishing to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 39,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking and perishing to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 39,668 miles

All direction indicators not working ALL Direction indicators do not flash as required. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Vehicle displays registration plates only for use on vehicles pre 1st January 1980. (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working Both windscreen wipers are not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt does not retract (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Vehicle displays registration plates only for use on vehicles pre 1st January 1980. (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has cracking to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 39,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 39,193 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 37,217 miles

exhaust rear support bracket corroded

slight play in ns drag link end

Pass 3 Jan 2018 33,436 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 29,820 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 29,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 26,248 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front swivel signs of leakage

Pass 9 Jan 2015 24,403 miles

Evidence of offside front tyre fouling

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Slight fluid weep from offside front swivel joint

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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A223 WHK is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A223 WHK, 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 A223 WHK registered?

A223 WHK is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A223 WHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A223 WHK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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