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A479 GBF

1983 Land Rover SERIES3

Blue Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,533 mi
Last recorded75,533 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 1983 Land Rover SERIES361,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA479 GBF
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 75,533 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 75,513 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 75,012 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 74,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2012 73,698 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

battery insecure

n/s front windsceen damage to lower corner

Fail 5 Mar 2012 73,689 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Oil leak

battery insecure

n/s front windsceen damage to lower corner

Pass 17 Mar 2011 71,473 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 71,469 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,694 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 69,682 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 67,295 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 67,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 65,520 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 65,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 63,729 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 63,719 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 63,173 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 63,163 miles

Centre Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A479 GBF is a 1983 Land Rover SERIES3 in Blue with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover SERIES3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 61,970 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 SERIES3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A479 GBF, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A479 GBF is a 1983 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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