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XEL 848B

1986 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,550 mi
Last recorded82,550 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Series 364,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEL 848B
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 82,550 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 82,549 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 81,919 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 81,832 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 81,832 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 79,809 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 78,233 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 78,231 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 74,127 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 74,127 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 71,897 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 71,889 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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XEL 848B is a 1986 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 64,954 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 XEL 848B, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XEL 848B registered?

XEL 848B is a 1986 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 November 1986.

Is XEL 848B safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEL 848B shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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