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Q38UGL

1983 Land Rover Unknown

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,082 mi
Last recorded58,082 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Unknown68,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ38UGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 58,082 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished.

Light corrosion to underside.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 58,082 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished.

Light corrosion to underside.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

How Reliable is the Land Rover Unknown?

Based on 8,941 MOT tests across 2,560 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
4,412
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
2,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
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Q38UGL is a 1983 Land Rover Unknown in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 68,795 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 Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q38UGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q38UGL registered?

Q38UGL is a 1983 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 16 August 1983.

Is Q38UGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q38UGL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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