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VAO 788Y

1982 Land Rover SERIES3

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

25,446 mi
Last recorded25,446 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 1982 Land Rover SERIES377,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAO 788Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 25,446 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 23,749 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 20,526 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 97,164 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 97,164 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 97,164 miles

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

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 97,164 miles

Chassis corroding

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired near & offside (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front footwell been welded

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush near & offside (2.7.4)

Rear near & offside tyres cracking

oil leaks

Fail 27 Nov 2015 97,164 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings footwell missing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers not parking (8.3.1b)

Chassis corroding

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired near & offside (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front footwell been welded

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush near & offside (2.7.4)

Rear near & offside tyres cracking

oil leaks

Fail 20 Oct 2015 97,164 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users roof not fastened correctly (6.1.B.1b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported manifold (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too high near and offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering xmember (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. centre and nearside (6.2.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired near and offside (2.4.B.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering handbrake pivot area (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid near and offside (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on near and offside (8.2.1b)

front brake binding near and offside (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired near and offside (2.4.B.1c)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion near and offside bulkhead mounts (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush near and offside (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leaks

Pass 8 Nov 2012 95,683 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 95,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 95,400 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 95,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 94,793 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 94,136 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 94,136 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 93,222 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 93,206 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 92,157 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 92,153 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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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VAO 788Y is a 1982 Land Rover SERIES3 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover SERIES3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 77,781 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 SERIES3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VAO 788Y, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VAO 788Y is a 1982 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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