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JUG 306Y

1983 Land Rover SERIES3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

71,222 mi
Last recorded71,222 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1983 Land Rover SERIES361,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUG 306Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 71,222 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body cross bearers and front of tub corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

all four leaf springs leaves splayed with corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2019 71,192 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 71,156 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 71,129 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 71,077 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 70,894 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 70,757 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 70,757 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S Rear hub seal leaking.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 70,443 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 70,443 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 69,561 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 69,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 68,336 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2012 68,336 miles

Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 66,550 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 66,550 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 62,945 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 59,364 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 59,363 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 55,130 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 55,128 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 54,798 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 54,798 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

gearbox crossmember seriously corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2005 52,968 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 52,968 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES3?

Based on 1,342 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
538
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Stop lamp not working 85
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34
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JUG 306Y is a 1983 Land Rover SERIES3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover SERIES3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 61,970 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 SERIES3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JUG 306Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES3 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JUG 306Y is a 1983 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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