MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,876 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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.
slight play /wear in shackle bushes
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)
o/s swivel housing oil leaking
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
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear floor crossmembers badly corroded and holed
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
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
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear floor crossmembers corroded and holed
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
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
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
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?
Based on 14,076 MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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