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FNW 456Y

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,005 mi
Last recorded61,005 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNW 456Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 61,005 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 60,439 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 58,329 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 56,739 miles

Both front cv boots split on cv joint

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 56,739 miles

Both front cv boots split on cv joint

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 56,732 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 54,558 miles

sphere covers starting to crack

Fail 31 Jan 2015 54,558 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

sphere covers starting to crack

Pass 12 Feb 2014 53,099 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 50,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 50,431 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 47,279 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 45,568 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 44,773 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 44,773 miles

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 42,989 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 42,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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FNW 456Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FNW 456Y, 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 FNW 456Y registered?

FNW 456Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 26 January 1983.

Is FNW 456Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNW 456Y shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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