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YFX 207Y

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests27 (13 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate48.1%

Mileage

96,727 mi
Last recorded96,727 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFX 207Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 96,727 miles

Front Diff oil seal slight leak

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front hub swivel oil seal slight leak

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 96,727 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross member Rear of (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Diff oil seal leaking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Hub swivel joint seal leaking

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 95,856 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassiss and cross member heavily undersilled (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 95,850 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and cross member has excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis has excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassiss and cross member heavily undersilled (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 94,085 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 'A' post body mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 94,079 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting broken due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to front spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to front spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to front spring shackle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underside of chassis x 3 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 'A' post body mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 92,766 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 92,756 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis mounting bulk head area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer bulk head mounting area 'A' post (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member - front leaf spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure 'U' bolt (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 91,585 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubber hose (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front chassis cross member has been repaired by welding and heavily under silled

nearside front tyre has perishing marks on outer sidewall

offside front spring shackle mounting to chassis area has been repaired by welding and heavily undersilled

Fail 9 Jun 2017 91,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubber hose (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front chassis cross member has been repaired by welding and heavily under silled

nearside front tyre has perishing marks on outer sidewall

offside front spring shackle mounting to chassis area has been repaired by welding and heavily undersilled

Pass 10 Jun 2016 90,212 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 90,205 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis around steering idler (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind fuel tank within 30 cms of leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 88,909 miles

offside chassis - fuel tank mounting has corrosion

Fail 15 May 2015 88,902 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside chassis - fuel tank mounting has corrosion

Fail 16 May 2014 87,867 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front chassis has been repaired by welding and heavily undersilled.

Pass 16 May 2014 87,867 miles

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

offside and nearside front chassis has been repaired by welding and heavily undersilled.

Fail 24 Mar 2014 87,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front chassis has been repaired by welding and heavily undersilled

Pass 30 Jan 2013 86,760 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 86,346 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 86,346 miles

offside centre body mounting has slight corrosion

welding repair carried out on front cross member & under sealed

Fail 21 Dec 2011 86,346 miles

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

offside centre body mounting has slight corrosion

welding repair carried out on front cross member & under sealed

Pass 4 Dec 2010 86,343 miles

Offside front hub seal leaking oil

Fail 24 Nov 2010 86,343 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside front hub seal leaking oil

Pass 20 Nov 2009 89,919 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 85,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside and nearside front hubs leaking oil.

Offside track rod end gaitor split.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 85,101 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 85,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YFX 207Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.

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 YFX 207Y, 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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YFX 207Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 10 August 1982.

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The MOT history for YFX 207Y shows 27 tests with a 48.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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