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GFW 970K

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,877 mi
Last recorded15,877 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFW 970K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 15,877 miles

slight play ns front wheel

slight play ns rear wheel

Pass 11 May 2016 15,877 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 115,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 15,458 miles

slight wheel bearing play n/s/r.

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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GFW 970K is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 GFW 970K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GFW 970K?

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What year was GFW 970K registered?

GFW 970K is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 18 January 1983.

Is GFW 970K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFW 970K shows 4 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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