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ELN 347Y

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,867 mi
Last recorded49,867 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELN 347Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,867 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

engine oil leak

n/s and o/s chassis corroded

o/s/f swivel leaking oil

slight play in steering box

Fail 21 Jun 2012 49,867 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

engine oil leak

n/s and o/s chassis corroded

o/s/f swivel leaking oil

slight play in steering box

Pass 26 Jan 2011 49,694 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 49,655 miles

Engine oil leak at dipstick

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Various corrosion on body (not excessive or in perscribed area)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 49,655 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine oil leak at dipstick

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Various corrosion on body (not excessive or in perscribed area)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 49,287 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 49,262 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 49,216 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

windscreen damaged

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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ELN 347Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 ELN 347Y, 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.

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What year was ELN 347Y registered?

ELN 347Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 15 June 1983.

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