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UVN 978X

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

7,526 mi
Last recorded7,526 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVN 978X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 7,526 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 7,526 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 7,273 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 6,707 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

surface rust on chassis

Fail 9 May 2014 6,695 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 6,520 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 6,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 5,476 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 5,475 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2011 5,218 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 4,978 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 4,762 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 4,632 miles

near side rear tyre wall starting to perrish

Pass 6 Jun 2007 4,350 miles

near side front wheel slight bind

propshaft dust gaiter starting to split

rear tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 13 Jun 2006 3,925 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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UVN 978X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol 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 UVN 978X, 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

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What year was UVN 978X registered?

UVN 978X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is UVN 978X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVN 978X shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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