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XYC 231W

1998 Land Rover SERIES3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,401 mi
Last recorded19,401 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYC 231W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 19,401 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 19,104 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 18,400 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 17,765 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 17,080 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 16,518 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 15,761 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 14,945 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 14,256 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

h/brake lever hs slightly stiff operation

Pass 8 Dec 2011 13,753 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 13,063 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 12,278 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 12,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 11,054 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 11,052 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 9,978 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 9,978 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 8,544 miles

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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XYC 231W is a 1998 Land Rover SERIES3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XYC 231W, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XYC 231W registered?

XYC 231W is a 1998 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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