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LGJ 863Y

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,346 mi
Last recorded96,346 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGJ 863Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 96,346 miles

sligght sharp edge lower edge nearside front door

small hole nearside front chassis

small hole offside rear chassis member

Pass 13 Aug 2013 92,423 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 92,322 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 92,322 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 89,411 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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LGJ 863Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LGJ 863Y, 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

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What year was LGJ 863Y registered?

LGJ 863Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 February 1983.

Is LGJ 863Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGJ 863Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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