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FCW 49Y

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Red Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,858 mi
Last recorded74,858 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCW 49Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 74,858 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 74,588 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 74,018 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 72,578 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 72,574 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 72,097 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 72,095 miles

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

has signs of fluid at the back of each drum brake

Pass 4 Oct 2014 72,968 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 72,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 72,107 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 71,629 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 70,950 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 69,436 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 69,986 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 69,312 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 68,513 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 68,513 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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