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A657 RFB

1983 Land Rover SERIES3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,887 mi
Last recorded53,887 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2005
Typical for 1983 Land Rover SERIES361,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA657 RFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2005 53,887 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 53,881 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES3?

Based on 1,342 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
538
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Stop lamp not working 85
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34
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A657 RFB is a 1983 Land Rover SERIES3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover SERIES3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 61,970 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 SERIES3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A657 RFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES3 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A657 RFB?

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What year was A657 RFB registered?

A657 RFB is a 1983 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 5 August 1983.

Is A657 RFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A657 RFB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A657 RFB have outstanding finance?

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