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A92 MDD

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,715 mi
Last recorded38,715 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA92 MDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 38,715 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 38,710 miles

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

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 36,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play also offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 36,815 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play also offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 34,890 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 33,572 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all the brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fluid leak

Fail 12 Apr 2021 33,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all the brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fluid leak

Pass 9 Dec 2019 33,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by gearbox mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

unable to fully inspect previous welding as heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Dec 2018 33,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

unable to fully assess all previous welding repairs due to underseal

Fail 16 Oct 2018 33,466 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front chassis cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn both leaf spring eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Chassis in general been welded many times and covered in under seal, un able to assess repairs properly

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 33,095 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 33,081 miles

Central Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis shock mount/spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis shock mount/spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 32,588 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 32,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 32,117 miles

corrosion to rear underside of vehicle, not within a prescribed area

Fail 22 Apr 2015 32,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to rear underside of vehicle, not within a prescribed area

Pass 1 Nov 2013 20,981 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 29,839 miles

SLIGHT PLAY REAR PROPSHAFT "REAR" U/J .

Pass 11 Oct 2011 27,766 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 27,362 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 26,938 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 25,901 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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A92 MDD is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A92 MDD, 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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A92 MDD is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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