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FVL 689X

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

70,969 mi
Last recorded70,969 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 689X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,147cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 70,969 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 70,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 70,245 miles

All direction indicators not working all indicators do not flash (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

underside components heavily undersealed / painted

Pass 22 Dec 2020 68,240 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Dec 2020 68,239 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

vehicle heavily undersealed

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
Full Land Rover Series 3 reliability report

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FVL 689X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 689X, 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 689X registered?

FVL 689X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 January 1982.

Is FVL 689X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVL 689X shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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