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ABJ 282Y

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,525 mi
Last recorded64,525 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABJ 282Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 64,525 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 63,924 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 63,594 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 63,378 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 62,516 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

corrosion around vehicle

corrosion to nearside front footwell floor

exhaust corroded

small cuts to all tyre treads

Pass 25 Mar 2013 62,516 miles

corrosion around vehicle

corrosion to nearside front footwell floor

exhaust corroded

small cuts to all tyre treads

Pass 26 Jan 2012 62,288 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

corrosion noted around all prescribed areas

corrosion to nearside front footwell

nearside front tyre worn

offside front bump stop missing

offside front shock absorber lower bush worn

signs of fluid around front swivel joints

slight movement noted in offside front hub

Fail 20 Jan 2012 62,288 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres cracking

corrosion noted around all prescribed areas

corrosion to nearside front footwell

nearside front tyre worn

offside front bump stop missing

offside front shock absorber lower bush worn

signs of fluid around front swivel joints

slight movement noted in offside front hub

Pass 13 Jul 2007 61,786 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 61,778 miles

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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ABJ 282Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ABJ 282Y, 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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What year was ABJ 282Y registered?

ABJ 282Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 5 August 1982.

Is ABJ 282Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABJ 282Y shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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