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JTC 894X

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,221 mi
Last recorded6,221 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTC 894X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 6,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 6,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 6,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 6,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe slightly damaged Pipe To Rear Axle Pinched (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside When Rotated By Hand (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 6,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 6,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working intermittent fault, but lamp not working at at the end of the test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working intermittent fault, but lamp not working at at the end of the test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation 28% imbalance during application (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various places on transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 6,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 6,071 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play forward ball joint with track rod attached to steering dampener (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox / transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff & axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 6,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 6,015 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation 37% peak imbalance during application (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working offside & nearside (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure low tension wires for ignition coil (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive offside & nearside hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 5,842 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive both front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 5,842 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 5,467 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 5,125 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 4,913 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 4,278 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside front tyre cracking on tread

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 4,278 miles

Offside front tyre cracking on tread

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 3,649 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2011 3,371 miles

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

slight corroosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2006 3,371 miles

n/s rear and front tyres low and perished

Fail 28 Sep 2006 3,371 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox oil leak †

rear diff seal leaking

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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JTC 894X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JTC 894X, 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 JTC 894X registered?

JTC 894X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 2 June 1982.

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