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NYP 133Y

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Yellow Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,036 mi
Last recorded74,036 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYP 133Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 74,036 miles

Offside Front Swivel hub has leak but not excessive

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

welding difficult to assess

Fail 6 Dec 2022 74,031 miles

Brake performance not tested Inoperative service brake (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 73,284 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 72,078 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 71,203 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 70,352 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 68,454 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 67,743 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 66,733 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 65,630 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 64,517 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 63,110 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,294 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 61,087 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 57,989 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 57,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 54,434 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 14 May 2009 54,426 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front 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)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Apr 2007 52,524 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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NYP 133Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Yellow with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NYP 133Y, 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 NYP 133Y registered?

NYP 133Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 June 1983.

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