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LAG 497Y

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,294 mi
Last recorded66,294 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAG 497Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,294 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 65,244 miles

corrosion on bodywork

Pass 23 May 2012 65,238 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 65,238 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 65,236 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 65,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 65,236 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 65,236 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
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LAG 497Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LAG 497Y, 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 LAG 497Y?

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What year was LAG 497Y registered?

LAG 497Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is LAG 497Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAG 497Y shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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