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NFM 361Y

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,365 mi
Last recorded18,365 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFM 361Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 18,365 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 18,005 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 17,926 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 17,846 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 17,734 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 17,617 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 17,468 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 17,317 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 17,123 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 16,750 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 16,288 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 16,061 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 15,013 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 14,476 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 14,093 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 13,534 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 12,307 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 10,442 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 9,144 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 9,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 8,736 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 8,736 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 8,001 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 8,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NFM 361Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NFM 361Y, 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 NFM 361Y registered?

NFM 361Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is NFM 361Y safe to buy?

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