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OEC 854Y

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,876 mi
Last recorded99,876 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEC 854Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 99,876 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

all leaf spring securing U clamps slightly corroded

front inner wings corroded

fuel tank slightly corroded

nearside floor panel heavily corroded but not affecting body strength

Pass 25 Sep 2019 98,749 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play chalk marked (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

all leaf spring U bolts slightly corroded

nearside floor panel badly corroded but not affecting body strength

nearside front inner arch corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 98,198 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside panel under seat box excessively corroded, not effecting strength of body.

Pass 29 Sep 2017 97,280 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 96,057 miles

slight play /wear in shackle bushes

Fail 8 Sep 2016 96,050 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 95,457 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 92,911 miles

o/s swivel housing oil leaking

Fail 18 Jun 2014 92,907 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

o/s swivel housing oil leaking

rear foglamp lens cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2013 85,512 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear floor crossmembers badly corroded and holed

Fail 4 Jun 2013 85,511 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear floor crossmembers badly corroded and holed

Fail 1 Jun 2012 79,142 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear floor crossmembers corroded and holed

Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,142 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear floor crossmembers corroded and holed

Fail 31 Aug 2011 749,142 miles

Centre brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

boot cargo area cross members excess corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2010 79,142 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 79,142 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Font & rear floor corroded in several places

Pass 27 May 2008 77,400 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 76,090 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear floor pan cross beams all have slight corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2006 75,885 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 75,885 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
Full Land Rover Series 3 reliability report

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OEC 854Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OEC 854Y, 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 OEC 854Y registered?

OEC 854Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 3 August 1982.

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