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ExpiredMileage
36,376 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead to floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Body component slightly loose rear floor hatch lid (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Body component slightly loose rear floor hatch lid (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear of the two (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near to shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear prop front uj ()
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nsf hub slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nsf hub slight oil leak
Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside floor and sill corroded.
nearside inner wheel arch,bulkhead and floor corroded.
nearside sill cover insecure
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?
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EWT 881Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 EWT 881Y, 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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EWT 881Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1982.
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