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PTN 551Y

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,835 mi
Last recorded13,835 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTN 551Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 May 2021 13,835 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 13,820 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear leaf springs corroded

Front inner wheel arch covers corroded

Nearside and Offside front spherical ball housing seals leaking

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 13,706 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 13,663 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 13,623 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 13,278 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
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PTN 551Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PTN 551Y, 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 PTN 551Y?

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What year was PTN 551Y registered?

PTN 551Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is PTN 551Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTN 551Y shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PTN 551Y have outstanding finance?

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