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TJX 179X

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

18,890 mi
Last recorded18,890 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJX 179X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 18,890 miles

Offside Front front axel u-bolt spacer corroded but u bolts and axel fully secure

Fail 15 Feb 2019 18,882 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front front axel u-bolt spacer corroded but u bolts and axel fully secure

Pass 30 Jul 2015 18,257 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 17,863 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 17,750 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 16,369 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 16,189 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Vehicle Bulkhead heavily corroded and weakened with prescibed area of brake components

engine coolant leaking

excessive engine oil leak

o/s/f and both rear shock absorbers - bushes perished and split

Pass 24 Mar 2011 12,875 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 12,875 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 12,600 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 10,875 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 10,867 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 9,288 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight oil contamination at handbrake drum

Pass 7 Mar 2007 8,694 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 4,567 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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TJX 179X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TJX 179X, 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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TJX 179X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 10 February 1982.

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