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SEC 970Y

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

62,550 mi
Last recorded62,550 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2006
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEC 970Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2006 62,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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SEC 970Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 39,914 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 SEC 970Y, 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 43 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 SEC 970Y registered?

SEC 970Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 February 1983.

Is SEC 970Y safe to buy?

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