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ATO 799Y

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,920 mi
Last recorded48,920 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATO 799Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 48,920 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 46,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

all chassis slightly corroded in places

both centre outriggers slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2021 45,406 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 45,404 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 42,984 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 42,980 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 40,502 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 39,050 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 39,001 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 38,852 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 38,824 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 38,824 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 38,762 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Fail 5 Sep 2011 38,762 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,637 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 38,631 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 38,586 miles

Ex Military vehicle using military light switches

Offside steering arm has slight play in a ball joint.

Spare wheel mounted on bonnet (Drivers view)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 38,586 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Ex Military vehicle using military light switches

Offside steering arm has slight play in a ball joint.

Spare wheel mounted on bonnet (Drivers view)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 38,489 miles

After market bonnet catches fitted.

Battery insecure.

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

Rear differential filler plug sealed.

Spare wheel mounted on bonnet (Driver's View)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 38,262 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 799Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ATO 799Y, 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 799Y registered?

ATO 799Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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