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A82 RMA

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,136 mi
Last recorded22,136 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA82 RMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 22,136 miles

Sings of underbody corrosion

off side front bulk head corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2014 22,113 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Sings of underbody corrosion

off side front bulk head corroded

off side front wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind

Pass 19 Sep 2013 20,861 miles

signs of slight corrosion through out chassis

slight bind on both front brakes

Pass 17 Sep 2012 20,381 miles

signs of slight corrosion on centre + rear exhaust

signs of slight corrosion through chassis

Pass 31 Aug 2011 20,158 miles

some imbalance on front brakes

some underbody rusting

Pass 26 Aug 2010 19,753 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

general underboy rusting on offside chassis

Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,996 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 18,220 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 15,213 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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A82 RMA is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 39,914 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A82 RMA, 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 43 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 A82 RMA registered?

A82 RMA is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A82 RMA safe to buy?

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