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XVC 965X

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,862 mi
Last recorded74,862 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVC 965X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 74,862 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 74,862 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 74,377 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 74,377 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre crossmember corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 73,859 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 73,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

centre crossmember corroded

n/s rear checkstrap damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2005 73,252 miles

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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XVC 965X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 55,844 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 XVC 965X, 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 44 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 XVC 965X registered?

XVC 965X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is XVC 965X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVC 965X shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XVC 965X have outstanding finance?

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