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RTT 290M

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Yellow Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,603 mi
Last recorded25,603 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTT 290M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 25,603 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Extensive welding repairs carried out to chassis

General under body corrosion

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear chassis outrigger shows signs of corrosion

Slight play in steering box

Fail 2 Dec 2015 25,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system corroded

Extensive welding repairs carried out to chassis

General under body corrosion

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear chassis outrigger shows signs of corrosion

Slight play in steering box

Pass 15 Jul 2013 25,599 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 25,599 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 25,331 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 24,978 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,417 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 24,417 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RTT 290M is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Yellow with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RTT 290M, 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 RTT 290M registered?

RTT 290M is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 12 December 1983.

Is RTT 290M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTT 290M shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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