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A692 MVH

1984 Land Rover Series 3

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,379 mi
Last recorded37,379 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Series 346,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA692 MVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 37,379 miles

Slight blow from exhaust manifold.

Fail 27 Jun 2025 37,379 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Slight blow from exhaust manifold.

Pass 24 Jun 2024 37,379 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front hub weeping

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

centre mirror missing

main beam tell tale inoperative

Fail 17 Jun 2024 37,379 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front hub weeping

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

centre mirror missing

main beam tell tale inoperative

Pass 20 Jun 2023 37,378 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre mirror missing

main beam tell tail not working

Fail 14 Jun 2023 37,378 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section in half (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre mirror missing

main beam tell tail not working

o/s wiper not working, fold down windscreen on vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2021 36,724 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 36,375 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 36,366 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 36,471 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 36,471 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 36,117 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 35,727 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 35,087 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 34,949 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 34,947 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A692 MVH is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3 in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A692 MVH, 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 A692 MVH registered?

A692 MVH is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 13 January 1984.

Is A692 MVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A692 MVH shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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