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B357 AKH

1984 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,791 mi
Last recorded34,791 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Series 346,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB357 AKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 34,791 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 33,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flange nut missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 32,705 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 32,092 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 32,083 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 31,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak transfer box

Fail 12 Jul 2017 31,425 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak transfer box

Pass 13 Jul 2016 30,765 miles

Nearside seat belt damaged

oil leaks

Pass 15 Dec 2014 30,335 miles

Slight engine oil leak front crankshaft seal

Slight gearbox oil leak

Slight transfer box oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2014 30,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Slight engine oil leak front crankshaft seal

Slight gearbox oil leak

Slight transfer box oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 29,997 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 28,319 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 27,115 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 27,107 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 26,201 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 24,671 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 23,388 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all tyres perished

Pass 13 Dec 2007 22,761 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 21,649 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 20,345 miles

nearside rear brake binding small amount only.

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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B357 AKH is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B357 AKH, 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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B357 AKH is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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