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TAV 286X

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,985 mi
Last recorded62,985 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAV 286X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 62,985 miles

All suspension leaf spring bushes are worn.

STRONGLY ADVISE: BOTH REAR TYRES ARE SERIOUSLY CRACKED AND WORN LOW.

Fail 8 Mar 2013 62,985 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front prop shaft is worn. All spring bushes showing signs of wear.

STRONGLY ADVISE: BOTH REAR AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES ARE SERIOUSLY CRACKED AND WORN LOW!

Pass 8 Mar 2012 61,695 miles

ADVISE : CORROSION IN OFF SIDE BULKHEAD OUTRIGGER AND NEAR SIDE REAR BODY OUTRIGGER.

ADVISE : FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINTS WORN.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 61,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

ADVISE : CORROSION IN OFF SIDE BULKHEAD OUTRIGGER AND NEAR SIDE REAR BODY OUTRIGGER.

ADVISE : FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINTS WORN.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,432 miles

ADVISE : CORROSION IN NEAR SIDE REAR BODY MOUNTING OUTRIGGER.

ADVISE : WEAR IN ALL PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINTS.

Fail 7 Mar 2011 60,432 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 59,182 miles

ADVISE : CORROSION IN NEAR SIDE MAIN CHASSIS RAIL AT REAR.

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 58,096 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 58,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ADVISE : CORROSION IN FRONT STEEL BRAKE PIPE SECTIONS.

ADVISE : CORROSION IN GEARBOX CROSSMEMBER AND NEAR SIDE REAR BODY MOUNTING.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 56,526 miles

ADVISE : BOTH FRONT AXLE SWIVEL HUB PINS AND BEARINGS WORN.

ADVISE : CORROSION IN BOTH FRONT FEEDING STEEL BRAKE PIPE SECTOINS.

ADVISE : CORROSION IN BOTH FUEL TANK OUTRIGGERS.

ADVISE : CORROSION IN GEARBOX CROSSMEMBER.

ADVISE : CORROSION IN NEAR SIDE REAR BODY OUTRIGGER.

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE STEERING DRAG LINK BALL JOINT SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR.

ADVISE : REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CRACKING AND DETERIORATING.

ADVISE : SEAT BELT WEBBING SHOWING SIGNS OF DAMAGE.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 54,834 miles

ADVISE : CORROSION IN CHASSIS OUTRIGGERS AT FUEL TANK AND NEAR SIDE REAR BODY MOUNTING.

ADVISE : FRONT AXLE SWIVEL HUB TOP PINS WORN.

ADVISE : REAR TYRES CRACKING.

Fail 27 Feb 2007 54,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 53,338 miles

ADVISE : ALL TYRES CRACKING ON WALLS.

ADVISE : CORROSION IN NEAR SIDE REAR CHASSIS OUTRIGGER.

ADVISE : FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT JOINT WORN.

ADVISE : OFF SIDE STEERING TRACK ROD END SLIGHTLY WORN.

ADVISE CORROSION IN OFF SIDE REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPE SECTION.

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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TAV 286X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TAV 286X, 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 TAV 286X registered?

TAV 286X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 18 February 1982.

Is TAV 286X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAV 286X shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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