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A254 XMR

1984 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

18,692 mi
Last recorded18,692 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Series 346,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA254 XMR
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 18,692 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front swivel slight leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front drop arm ball joint boot deteriorated

Offside Front swivel leaking

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 18,502 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 18,495 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 17,928 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 17,843 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 17,759 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 16,955 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 16,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 16,623 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 16,402 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 16,337 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front diff end seals slightly damp

rear cross memeber corroded, spring mountings

Pass 19 Nov 2011 15,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 14,549 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 14,549 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

advise various oil leaks=

Pass 24 Jul 2009 13,755 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 13,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake bindings

front pipe insecure

hud seals leaking

leaf spring retainers clamps

leaf springs bowing

offside front indicator showing white

offside rear back plate damp/ oil

play in steering wheel/on limit

rear bump stops missing

slight play in front hubs

Pass 2 Aug 2008 12,739 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 12,739 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

fuel ,smell under vehicle

hub seals leaking

offside front arch trim loose

offside rear brake damp

play in steering joints

rear bump stops missing

shock absorbers corroded

suspension bushs parting

under body corrosion

Pass 25 May 2007 11,938 miles

brake efficencys low

front hub seals leaking

hazard lights flash fast

offside front brake pipe corroded

play in steering box

springs bowing

Fail 21 Mar 2007 11,938 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front hub seals leaking

hazard lights flash fast

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front under wing cover insecure

play in steering box

springs bowing

under body covered in muck

Pass 24 Mar 2006 11,202 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 11,202 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front ball joint damp

nearside front shocker damp

offside front inner wing corroded

offside inner wing lose

oil leak

slighty play in offside front wheel bearing

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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A254 XMR is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 46,454 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 A254 XMR, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A254 XMR is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 27 February 1984.

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