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TOB 468Y

1983 Land Rover SERIES3

Beige Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,792 mi
Last recorded64,792 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover SERIES361,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOB 468Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 64,792 miles

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

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2021 61,970 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 58,964 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 55,197 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 52,092 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 51,282 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 49,324 miles

n/s/f shock absorber slight leak o/s/f shock absorber slight ply

Pass 14 May 2014 44,120 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 41,025 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 39,381 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 38,154 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 May 2010 37,015 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 37,015 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

nearside front tyre slight perish

nearside front wheel bearing feel slight rough

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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TOB 468Y is a 1983 Land Rover SERIES3 in Beige with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TOB 468Y, 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 TOB 468Y registered?

TOB 468Y is a 1983 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 18 April 1983.

Is TOB 468Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOB 468Y shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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