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OWO 68X

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,197 mi
Last recorded54,197 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWO 68X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 54,197 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 52,873 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 2 Jul 2020 50,514 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 50,514 miles

Offside Front Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure Drop arm pinch bolt tightened (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Behind the grill (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 49,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 13 Jun 2019 49,128 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 26 May 2018 47,331 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 46,718 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 46,718 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,072 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 44,734 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 44,734 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 42,114 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 39,991 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 37,911 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 37,911 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 37,548 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,505 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 34,304 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 32,253 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 28,487 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 28,487 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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OWO 68X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OWO 68X, 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

How do I check the history of OWO 68X?

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What year was OWO 68X registered?

OWO 68X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is OWO 68X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWO 68X shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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