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B818 CKY

1984 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,910 mi
Last recorded93,910 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Series 346,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB818 CKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 93,910 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 93,905 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 93,569 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 92,867 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 90,725 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 89,615 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 89,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 88,810 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slight showing of blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 88,810 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slight showing of blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 87,873 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 86,334 miles

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

wear n/s/f rear shackle bush

Fail 14 Oct 2016 86,333 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2014 85,624 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,646 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 79,510 miles

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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B818 CKY is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B818 CKY, 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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B818 CKY is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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