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YKR 398X

1982 Land Rover SERIES3

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

15,712 mi
Last recorded15,712 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Land Rover SERIES377,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKR 398X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 15,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 15,703 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength see chalk mark (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 May 2025 15,593 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 66,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 62,521 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 58,033 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 49,524 miles

both front outer hub seals

Fail 24 May 2021 49,274 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

both front outer hub seals

Pass 2 Jun 2020 48,970 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Underside Undersealed Heavily

Pass 15 May 2017 46,750 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 40,735 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 39,031 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 39,016 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 27,956 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 19,422 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 11,482 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 91,480 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 2,605 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 2,568 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 94,531 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 94,476 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/f bumper end cracked and slightly insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2006 84,224 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 84,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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YKR 398X is a 1982 Land Rover SERIES3 in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover SERIES3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 77,781 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKR 398X, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YKR 398X registered?

YKR 398X is a 1982 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 20 February 1982.

Is YKR 398X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKR 398X shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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