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FVG 202Y

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

71,893 mi
Last recorded71,893 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVG 202Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 71,893 miles

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)

Fail 4 May 2016 71,893 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,709 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 71,706 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2012 70,925 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 May 2012 70,925 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 69,015 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 69,015 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 69,015 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 69,015 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 69,015 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 69,019 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 69,015 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 90,962 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2005 90,962 miles

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.

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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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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What year was FVG 202Y registered?

FVG 202Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 14 April 1983.

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