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EWR 734Y

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,296 mi
Last recorded88,296 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWR 734Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2021 88,296 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 88,093 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 88,084 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 88,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2009 86,221 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 84,856 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 81,133 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 81,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.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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EWR 734Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 55,844 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 EWR 734Y, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EWR 734Y registered?

EWR 734Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 23 November 1982.

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The MOT history for EWR 734Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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