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DVH 184Y

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Black Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,153 mi
Last recorded10,153 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVH 184Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 10,153 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2014 7,695 miles

vehicle showing slight signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2014 7,693 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

vehicle showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2012 4,369 miles

slight play in front spheres

slight play in steering box

slight play offside front track rod end

Pass 19 Oct 2011 9,973 miles

slight play in offside front sepher joint

Pass 7 Oct 2010 98,109 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2009 94,185 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 94,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2006 94,035 miles

front hubs leak, horn note poor, †underside muddy

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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DVH 184Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Black with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 39,914 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 DVH 184Y, 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 43 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 DVH 184Y?

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What year was DVH 184Y registered?

DVH 184Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is DVH 184Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVH 184Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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