MOT Status
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82,676 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension damper lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension damper lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
front tyres perishing
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?
Based on 14,076 MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A253 VYC is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 A253 VYC, 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 A253 VYC registered?
A253 VYC is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is A253 VYC safe to buy?
The MOT history for A253 VYC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does A253 VYC have outstanding finance?
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