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A714 PNA

1983 Land Rover SERIES3

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

86,600 mi
Last recorded86,600 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover SERIES361,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA714 PNA
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 86,600 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 86,087 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 85,448 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 84,306 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 84,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing receiver missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing receiver (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 84,190 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 83,961 miles

Offside Rear Drum brake slightly wet

Pass 24 Jul 2018 81,311 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 81,005 miles

Oil leak ()

slight signs of fluid on o/s rear backing plate

Pass 4 Aug 2016 80,655 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 80,597 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 80,509 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 80,508 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 80,470 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 80,470 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 80,316 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 80,082 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 80,065 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2010 79,869 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 79,869 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2009 79,691 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 79,672 miles

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 79,517 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 79,517 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 78,163 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 78,069 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 78,069 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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A714 PNA is a 1983 Land Rover SERIES3 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A714 PNA, 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.

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What year was A714 PNA registered?

A714 PNA is a 1983 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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The MOT history for A714 PNA shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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