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NYA 53Y

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

22,009 mi
Last recorded22,009 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYA 53Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 22,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 21,978 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

all four tyres perished

Pass 15 Jun 2013 21,827 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

bonnet latch requires adjustment

roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

service brake efficiency 54%

Fail 8 Jun 2013 21,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet latch requires adjustment

roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Apr 2008 21,765 miles

o/s fuel tank has been removed

Fail 8 Apr 2008 21,478 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 21,058 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

bodywork in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2005 19,584 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 19,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 53Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 53Y, 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 53Y registered?

NYA 53Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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