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A511 SDV

1984 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,053 mi
Last recorded8,053 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Series 346,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA511 SDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 8,053 miles

Nearside Rear slight leak on hub oil seal

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 8,051 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear slight leak on hub oil seal

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 7,447 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 6,646 miles

Nearside Front slight leak on hub oil seal

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 6,008 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 5,680 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 3,695 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 3,227 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 3,222 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member by steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 2,462 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 1,144 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 1,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 9 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 9 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 20,870 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 20,870 miles

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2010 20,701 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 20,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2008 20,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2008 20,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,821 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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A511 SDV is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A511 SDV, 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 A511 SDV registered?

A511 SDV is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A511 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A511 SDV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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