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A846 VKG

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,298 mi
Last recorded67,298 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA846 VKG
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 67,298 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 67,262 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Service brake excessively binding Both rear binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working Both front jets (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 67,235 miles

Battery secured with tie strap

Offside Rear Brake back plate leaking oil

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 67,234 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery secured with tie strap

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake back plate leaking oil

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear axle metal brake pipes and flexible brake pipe mountings not supported

Transmission brake binding badly

Pass 5 Nov 2021 67,154 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 67,101 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 67,019 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 67,019 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 66,943 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 66,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Front bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 66,113 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 66,666 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 66,418 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 66,393 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 66,351 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 66,349 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

fan belt won out

Pass 22 Sep 2011 66,259 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 66,259 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 65,948 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 65,947 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Lower Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 65,286 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 65,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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A846 VKG is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 A846 VKG, 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 A846 VKG registered?

A846 VKG is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 22 September 1983.

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