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SSJ 781Y

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,418 mi
Last recorded32,418 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSJ 781Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 32,418 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 32,123 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 31,389 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 31,389 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis /spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 30,615 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 29,946 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 28,334 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 26,775 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 26,775 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Rear Oil leak hub ()

Pass 17 Nov 2014 25,845 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 25,191 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 25,185 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 25,161 miles

box section corroded on the n/s floor.not a pre-scribed area.

n/s door mirror glass damaged.

Fail 27 Jul 2006 25,156 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

box section corroded on the n/s floor.

n/r door mirror glass damaged.

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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SSJ 781Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SSJ 781Y, 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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SSJ 781Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 27 October 1982.

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