MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,858 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
has signs of fluid at the back of each drum brake
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?
Based on 14,076 MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FCW 49Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Red with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 FCW 49Y, 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 FCW 49Y registered?
FCW 49Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 28 July 1983.
Is FCW 49Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for FCW 49Y shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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