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A950 JEC

1984 Land Rover Series 3

Beige Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

34,852 mi
Last recorded34,852 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Series 346,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA950 JEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 34,852 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe over chassis at front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 34,851 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Bulkhead to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis above spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From valve to forward joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front mount out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 34,212 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2015 33,542 miles

Offside Rear axle oil mist on brake back plate

Pass 23 Jul 2014 32,552 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 30,525 miles

Fluid misting osr axle

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

Rear exhaust box bracket broken

Fail 29 Jul 2013 30,525 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fluid misting osr axle

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

Rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 24 Aug 2012 28,269 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 28,269 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust rear mounting bracket broken but exhaust is still secure.

hole in n/s/f floor pan next to transmission tunnel.

water pump bearings noisey

Pass 12 Aug 2011 23,740 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 22,510 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,487 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 21,487 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 20,339 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 20,339 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 18,267 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 18,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Reverse light on with ignition

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

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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A950 JEC is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3 in Beige with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 A950 JEC, 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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A950 JEC is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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The MOT history for A950 JEC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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