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LAF 914L

1984 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,754 mi
Last recorded42,754 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Series 346,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAF 914L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 42,754 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 42,297 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 45,056 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 42,052 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 42,027 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch area x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 41,179 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 41,178 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak rear axle

Pass 19 Jul 2010 41,076 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 41,076 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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LAF 914L is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 46,454 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 LAF 914L, 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 42 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 LAF 914L?

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What year was LAF 914L registered?

LAF 914L is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 17 April 1984.

Is LAF 914L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAF 914L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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