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A492 WMG

1984 Land Rover Series 3

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

37,594 mi
Last recorded37,594 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Series 346,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA492 WMG
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 37,594 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 37,578 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 36,118 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 34,889 miles

Rear temporary exhaust mounting

Pass 12 Oct 2021 33,767 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 32,375 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake grabbing slightly slight pull to left (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 32,375 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake grabbing slightly slight pull to left (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 30,795 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 30,790 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 29,378 miles

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))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 29,378 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 27,997 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 27,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 May 2016 26,754 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 26,752 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 25,928 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 25,928 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 25,043 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 23,547 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2013 23,547 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 22,454 miles
Fail 24 May 2012

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

fog lamp lens "bleached"

Pass 25 May 2011 20,737 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2011 20,737 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2010 18,949 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2009 17,484 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 16,687 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES SPLIT.

Fail 12 May 2008 16,687 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

BOTH WIPER BLADES SPLIT.

Pass 23 May 2007 15,499 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 15,499 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 May 2006 13,618 miles

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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A492 WMG is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 A492 WMG, 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 A492 WMG registered?

A492 WMG is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 3 January 1984.

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The MOT history for A492 WMG shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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