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BVG 333Y

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,615 mi
Last recorded81,615 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVG 333Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 81,615 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 81,358 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 81,358 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 80,935 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 80,323 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 80,306 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 79,308 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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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BVG 333Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BVG 333Y, 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 BVG 333Y registered?

BVG 333Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 2 August 1982.

Is BVG 333Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVG 333Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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