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BTA 142Y

1982 Land Rover SERIES3

Green Petrol 2246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,451 mi
Last recorded153,451 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1982 Land Rover SERIES377,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTA 142Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,246cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 153,451 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 153,450 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 49,726 miles

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

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 49,546 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 49,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 49,095 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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BTA 142Y is a 1982 Land Rover SERIES3 in Green with a 2,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover SERIES3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 77,781 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 BTA 142Y, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BTA 142Y registered?

BTA 142Y is a 1982 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 1 October 1982.

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