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B917 BRO

1984 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

61,807 mi
Last recorded61,807 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Series 346,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB917 BRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 61,807 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 60,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outrigger corroded structure not affected

Offside Front Outrigger corroded structure not affected

Offside Rear Outrigger corroded structure not affected

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 59,897 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both footwells corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NS central body mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OS central body mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop loose

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 59,894 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumpstop loose but unlikely to fall off

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in OS screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 58,692 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in n/s corner of drivers windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 58,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Light output slightly reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak Slight oil leak from front axle ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 56,118 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Both headlight beam slightly diffused (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wiper slightly deteriorated

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Cracked (8.1.2a)

Slight oil leak

Steering has slight free play

Pass 9 Nov 2015 53,591 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch liner plate corroded

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

Rear Pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 20 Sep 2014 52,782 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 52,782 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 52,782 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 52,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 52,782 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 52,782 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,782 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 52,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 52,782 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 52,782 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 52,782 miles

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

advise on oil leak o/s/f hub

Fail 1 Sep 2008 52,782 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise on oil leak o/s/f hub

Pass 8 Sep 2007 52,782 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 52,782 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 52,782 miles

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

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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B917 BRO is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 B917 BRO, 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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What year was B917 BRO registered?

B917 BRO is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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