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FVL 432X

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,772 mi
Last recorded83,772 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 432X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 83,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all the tyre,s are cracking

Fail 19 Sep 2009 83,745 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all the tyre,s are cracking

Pass 2 Jan 2008 83,695 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

the n/s and o/s front and o/s rear tyre,s are cracking

Fail 22 Dec 2007 83,685 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

the n/s and o/s front and o/s rear tyre,s are cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2006 83,553 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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FVL 432X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FVL 432X, 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 FVL 432X registered?

FVL 432X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is FVL 432X safe to buy?

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