MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
chassis rails corroded
oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
chassis rails corroded
oil leak
Both rear tyres perishing
General under body corrosion to chassis rails - floor pan - outriggers - suspension components
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes (2.7.4)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside centre - towards front outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside centre - towards rear outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside chassis rail towards front (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside rear leaf spring mounting - towards the front (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside rear outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside rear leaf spring mounting - towards the front (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside rear outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside rear chassis rail leaf spring mount split (6.1.B.2)
Both rear tyres perishing
Braking effort low
General under body corrosion to chassis rails - floor pan - outriggers - suspension components
Oil leak ()
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes (2.7.4)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring hanger (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside 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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
pass and advise on rear prop-shaft uj ex worn
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
rear propshaft rear uj movement
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?
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YAV 198X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YAV 198X, 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.
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YAV 198X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1982.
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