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BLJ 349Y

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,067 mi
Last recorded74,067 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLJ 349Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 74,067 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 73,925 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front inner wheel arch gaurds are insecure

nearside front out rigger is corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2017 73,924 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose rear bolt (2.4.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front inner wheel arch gaurds are insecure

nearside front out rigger is corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2016 72,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind both front wheels (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 72,486 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind both front wheels (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 71,241 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside body behind wheels are corroding slightly

nearside front shocker casing is corroding

nearside rear chassis is corroding but not within a perscribed area

nearsside front outrigger is corroded but not within a perscribed area

Fail 6 Jan 2015 71,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside body behind wheels are corroding slightly

nearside front shocker casing is corroding

nearside rear chassis is corroding but not within a perscribed area

nearsside front outrigger is corroded but not within a perscribed area

Fail 20 Dec 2014 71,201 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 69,078 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 69,044 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 67,181 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 67,080 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 67,072 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring 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)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 67,059 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 63,862 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all tyres perished on sidewalls

floor pans corroding

steering tight in operation

Pass 9 May 2008 59,107 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 58,412 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 58,387 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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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BLJ 349Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BLJ 349Y, 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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BLJ 349Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 23 December 1982.

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