MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,893 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust condition deteriorating
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join on manifold to down pipe (7.1.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to axle (3.6.B.4e)
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust condition deteriorating
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join on manifold to down pipe (7.1.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to axle (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fluid leaking from rear brake hubs
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside mirror loose
Offside door mirror glass cracked
Offside front sphere joint leaking
Rear brake balance just within limits
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fluid leaking from rear brake hubs
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside mirror loose
Offside door mirror glass cracked
Offside front sphere joint leaking
Rear brake balance just within limits
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Fluid leaking from o/s/r brake drum
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
O/S/F sphere joint leaking
O/S/R Tyre perrished, cracking!
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
all road tyres perishing and splitting
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
play in steering box
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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FVG 202Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 FVG 202Y, 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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FVG 202Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 14 April 1983.
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