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SGF 58Y

1983 Land Rover SERIES3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,950 mi
Last recorded54,950 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover SERIES361,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGF 58Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 54,950 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 54,646 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 54,160 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 53,314 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 52,033 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 1 May 2018 52,033 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 51,025 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,993 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 48,741 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 48,741 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,272 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 44,590 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 44,186 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 44,186 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 27 May 2008 44,176 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2007 43,639 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 43,136 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES3?

Based on 1,342 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
538
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Stop lamp not working 85
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34
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SGF 58Y is a 1983 Land Rover SERIES3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover SERIES3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 61,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover SERIES3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SGF 58Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES3 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SGF 58Y registered?

SGF 58Y is a 1983 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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