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AFH 415Y

1983 Land Rover SERIES3

Yellow Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

15,815 mi
Last recorded15,815 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover SERIES361,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFH 415Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2024 15,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 15,789 miles

Offside Rear Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from transmision

Pass 1 Mar 2021 15,574 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 15,305 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 15,305 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 14,587 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 14,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 14,243 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 14,243 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 13,098 miles

near side front tyre outer wall cracked but not to cord

oil leak from diffarential

Fail 22 Apr 2013 11,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 11,061 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 10,362 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Feb 2011 10,030 miles

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

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

exhaust is the rustiest i have ever seen

Fail 27 Jan 2011 10,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 9,646 miles

cut in n/s front tyre wall.

exhaust system very rusty.

slight brake imbalance advise attention.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 9,248 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 9,233 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 8,399 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 7,544 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES3?

Based on 1,342 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
538
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Stop lamp not working 85
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34
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AFH 415Y is a 1983 Land Rover SERIES3 in Yellow with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover SERIES3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 61,970 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 SERIES3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFH 415Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES3 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AFH 415Y registered?

AFH 415Y is a 1983 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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