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BTG 133T

1987 Land Rover Series 3

Yellow Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,227 mi
Last recorded61,227 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Series 372,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTG 133T
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 61,227 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 61,180 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,978 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 60,978 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings arm to hub nuts (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 60,280 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 59,991 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 59,983 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BTG 133T is a 1987 Land Rover Series 3 in Yellow with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 72,837 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 BTG 133T, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BTG 133T?

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What year was BTG 133T registered?

BTG 133T is a 1987 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 3 December 1987.

Is BTG 133T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTG 133T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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