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Q28DPF

1989 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,323 mi
Last recorded34,323 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ28DPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 34,323 miles

Nearside Rear back panel rusted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

body mounts corroded

front tractor joint seals weeping

prop shaft transmission seal weeping

Fail 18 Nov 2015 34,321 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure front spring eye (2.4.B.7b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear back panel rusted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

body mounts corroded

front tractor joint seals weeping

prop shaft transmission seal weeping

Pass 26 Nov 2014 34,129 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

body mounts corrded

front brake pipes corroded

front tractor joints seals weeping

oil leaking

prop shalf/transmition seal weeping

Fail 21 Nov 2014 34,129 miles

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

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

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

body mounts corrded

front brake pipes corroded

front tractor joints seals weeping

oil leaking

prop shalf/transmition seal weeping

Pass 22 Nov 2013 33,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all 4 tyres perishing

tractor joints weeping

Pass 20 Nov 2012 33,742 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brake pipe corroded-wheel ache area

rear brake pipes corroded

tractor joints weeping

Fail 21 Nov 2011 33,376 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 33,376 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 32,989 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 32,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 32,633 miles

n/s/f shock bottom bushes worn with play

n/s/r cross member corrioned

n/s/r shock bottom bushes worn with play

o/s/r chassis corioned

rear,center and front prop u.j's slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2008 32,268 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 31,966 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 31,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 31,665 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
Full Land Rover Series 3 reliability report

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Q28DPF is a 1989 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Q28DPF, 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 37 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 Q28DPF registered?

Q28DPF is a 1989 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 8 May 1989.

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