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VAG 209R

1991 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,064 mi
Last recorded33,064 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Series 332,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAG 209R
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 33,064 miles

Both nearside and offside front swivel joint seal slight leak.

Fail 24 Sep 2018 33,051 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both nearside and offside front swivel joint seal slight leak.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,934 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 32,865 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 32,857 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,729 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 32,722 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front bumper insecure

water leak from engine

Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,931 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 31,919 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 31,003 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 31,003 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 29,813 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 29,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s 0utrigger [behind fuel tank] corroded. †n/s/f floor/bulkhead corroded.

Fail 22 Jun 2005 29,811 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Chassis is soft in places.

Oil around diff brake

oil leak

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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VAG 209R is a 1991 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 32,861 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 VAG 209R, 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 35 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 VAG 209R registered?

VAG 209R is a 1991 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 13 August 1991.

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