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A296 JJO

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

14,340 mi
Last recorded14,340 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA296 JJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 14,340 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 14,173 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 13,976 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 13,768 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 13,768 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 13,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 12,548 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 12,094 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 12,074 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 10,484 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 9,610 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 8,436 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 8,432 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 7,083 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 23 May 2012 6,711 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 6,307 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 5,857 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

wiper blades poor condition but clearing screen

Pass 20 May 2010 5,857 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wiper blades poor condition but clearing screen

Pass 22 May 2009 4,819 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 4,144 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 2,399 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 30,545 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 30,545 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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A296 JJO is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A296 JJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A296 JJO registered?

A296 JJO is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 October 1983.

Is A296 JJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A296 JJO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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