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FVL 564X

1982 Land Rover SERIES3

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

33,610 mi
Last recorded33,610 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1982 Land Rover SERIES377,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 564X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2019 33,610 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced also close to steering arm control mech (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 32,924 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 31,009 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 31,003 miles

Emissions not tested CO FAIL SMOKE LEVEL (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings LEAF SPRING MOUNT (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped ALL PIPES (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings MOUNT (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn OIL LEAK ()

Rear UNDER BODY CORROSION

UNDER BODY SUHUTZ UNABLE TO CHECK BODY

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f swivel hub leaking

Fail 10 Jun 2015 30,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f swivel hub leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,677 miles

Rear exhaust pipesection corroding

o/s inner hub swivel joint sealhas slight leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,502 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 24,231 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 24,231 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 23,928 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,533 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 23,489 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 23,484 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES3?

Based on 1,342 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
538
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Stop lamp not working 85
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34
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FVL 564X is a 1982 Land Rover SERIES3 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover SERIES3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 77,781 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 SERIES3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FVL 564X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES3 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 44 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FVL 564X registered?

FVL 564X is a 1982 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 2 February 1982.

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