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FWU 478Y

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,487 mi
Last recorded8,487 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWU 478Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 8,487 miles

slight perishing to offside rear tyre sidewalls/tread

slight weep from steering damper unit

Pass 22 Feb 2013 8,376 miles

all tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 19 Feb 2013 8,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

all tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2012 8,921 miles

osr tyre starting to perrish

rear hub bearings have slite play

rear of chassie starting to corrode

Fail 2 Mar 2012 8,921 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

osr tyre starting to perrish

rear hub bearings have slite play

rear of chassie starting to corrode

Pass 6 Dec 2011 8,173 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 8,163 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake hose oil contamination

rear brakes noisey

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 7 Dec 2010 7,028 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 6,269 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 5,964 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 5,668 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 5,279 miles

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
Full Land Rover Series 3 reliability report

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FWU 478Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FWU 478Y, 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 FWU 478Y registered?

FWU 478Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 March 1983.

Is FWU 478Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWU 478Y shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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