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ATO 751Y

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,871 mi
Last recorded71,871 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATO 751Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 71,871 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front spring front mount and rear spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 71,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front spring front mount and rear spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 71,656 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 70,961 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 69,800 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 67,387 miles

Front hub seals weeping

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 66,558 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 66,096 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 66,096 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 65,899 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,721 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 65,463 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 64,931 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS SLIGHTLY CRACKING BUT NO INNER CANVAS OR PLY VISIBLE

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

REAR CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,514 miles

front tractor joints weeping

oil leak on engine and gearbox

Pass 14 Jul 2011 63,307 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION CHASSIS

TYRES CRACKING SLIGHTLY ON OUTER WALLS

Pass 7 Jul 2010 62,675 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 62,646 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 62,644 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 62,572 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 62,554 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 62,551 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 59,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

brake adjustment

n/s/f tyre worn uneven and close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn uneven

slight oil leaks both front hubs

Fail 18 Sep 2006 59,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn uneven very close to limit borderline

offside front tyre worn uneven

slight oil leaks both front hubs

Pass 27 Aug 2005 58,291 miles

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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ATO 751Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ATO 751Y, 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 ATO 751Y registered?

ATO 751Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 23 September 1982.

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