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NYA 151Y

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

67,585 mi
Last recorded67,585 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYA 151Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 67,585 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 67,369 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 67,369 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 66,539 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,587 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 64,829 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 63,340 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 6,330 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 91,791 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 91,791 miles

Centre Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 61,790 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 61,741 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 61,740 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 61,426 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear spring leaves slightly deformed by inter-leaf rust build up.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 61,420 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear spring leaves slightly deformed by inter-leaf rust build up.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 61,170 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 60,129 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 59,788 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 56,837 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 51,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 48,300 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 48,287 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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NYA 151Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NYA 151Y, 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 NYA 151Y registered?

NYA 151Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is NYA 151Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYA 151Y shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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