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B840 XOW

1985 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,258 mi
Last recorded14,258 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Series 332,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB840 XOW
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 14,258 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 14,256 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 12,992 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 12,979 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B840 XOW is a 1985 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 32,004 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 B840 XOW, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B840 XOW registered?

B840 XOW is a 1985 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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