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A293 TAG

1984 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,729 mi
Last recorded34,729 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Series 346,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA293 TAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 34,729 miles

all leaf springs corroded

general surface rust underside of the vehicle

Fail 7 Oct 2025 34,723 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front prop joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Relay assembly through front chassis (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corrosion

Offside Front Leaf spring corrosion

Offside Rear Leaf spring corrosion

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2024 31,383 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front leaf spring corrosion

Nearside Rear leaf spring corrosion

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front leaf spring corrosion

Offside Rear leaf spring corrosion

corrosion to under side of vehicle / floor

Pass 27 Sep 2023 28,428 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front leaf spring corrosion

Nearside Rear leaf spring corrosion

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front leaf spring corrosion

Offside Rear leaf spring corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2022 25,336 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 25,336 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2021 21,843 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 19,457 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 18,052 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 14,148 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 6,791 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 3,419 miles

oil leak from o/s/r hub

Pass 10 Oct 2015 98,602 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 98,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 93,818 miles

n/s/f sphere has a slight leak

Fail 2 Oct 2013 89,488 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 89,488 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 86,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pedal spongy

Pass 2 Oct 2012 86,328 miles

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

brake pedal spongy

Pass 6 Oct 2011 84,575 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 84,572 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 80,324 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 76,327 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 76,324 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 73,194 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 73,914 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 72,400 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 69,552 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 67,248 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 67,248 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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A293 TAG is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A293 TAG, 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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What year was A293 TAG registered?

A293 TAG is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 30 January 1984.

Is A293 TAG safe to buy?

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