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KEG 598Y

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,492 mi
Last recorded18,492 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEG 598Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 18,492 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 18,421 miles

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 35,369 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 35,294 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 35,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 34,953 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 34,702 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 34,334 miles

Both Front axle joints weeping

Fail 14 Mar 2017 34,330 miles

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

Both Front axle joints weeping

Pass 6 Jan 2016 33,951 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 33,951 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 33,419 miles

both front swivel housing seals weeping

Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,894 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 32,471 miles

both rear tyres cracking [change]

Fail 21 Dec 2012 32,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

chassis corroding

rear tyres perishing heavily

Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,785 miles

offside rear tyre is perished

nearside rear tyre is perished

Fail 30 Dec 2011 31,757 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 30,457 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 30,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all road tyres are close to limit

Pass 5 Jan 2010 29,787 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 29,326 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 29,326 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 28,769 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 28,769 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 28,210 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 11,003 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 11,006 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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KEG 598Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KEG 598Y, 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 KEG 598Y registered?

KEG 598Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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