MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play and is noisy (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
all four tyres are badly perished
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play and is noisy (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
all four tyres are badly perished
All brake pipes rusting
All tyres perished
Boot floor support strap splitting
Nearside foot well holed /rusted
Nearside front swivel housing weeping
Offside foot well holed /rusted
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all four tyres perished
front boot support splitting
front foot wells very rusty
slight corrosion on brake pipes
slight leak from n/s/f swivel houeing
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
all four tyres perished
front boot support splitting
front foot wells very rusty
slight corrosion on brake pipes
slight leak from n/s/f swivel houeing
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front tyres perished
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside wiper blade starting to split
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside wiper blade starting to split
Oil leak
Oil leak
light corrosion on brake pipes
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
light corrosion on brake pipes
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
nearside and offside wipers starting to split
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
nearside and offside wipers starting to split
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
middle exhaust braket starting to split
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front number plate cracked
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front number plate cracked
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?
Based on 14,076 MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A898 VFM is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3 in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 A898 VFM, 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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A898 VFM is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 13 March 1984.
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