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HFO 84X

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,495 mi
Last recorded1,495 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFO 84X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,282cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 1,495 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 1,458 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 1,458 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2025 1,202 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 1,180 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 1,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 30 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 15,232 miles

slight rumble in nsf wheel bearing

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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HFO 84X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,282cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HFO 84X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HFO 84X registered?

HFO 84X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 3 February 1982.

Is HFO 84X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFO 84X shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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