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VFJ 106X

1982 Land Rover Series 3

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,796 mi
Last recorded86,796 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFJ 106X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 86,796 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 86,343 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 83,984 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 83,982 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 82,404 miles

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

both front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Fail 13 Apr 2018 82,400 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 11 May 2017 81,979 miles

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

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 19 May 2016 81,540 miles

Ball joint has slight play from drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2015 80,791 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 79,935 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 78,846 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 76,230 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2012 78,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2011 76,487 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 76,460 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 75,856 miles

n/s/r tyre split [not showing cord]

oil leak

rear springs rusted

Fail 22 Jan 2010 75,856 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre split [not showing cord]

oil leak

rear springs rusted

Pass 25 Mar 2009 75,855 miles

rear leaf springs swelling

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Oct 2007 74,185 miles

See advisory note 691841987265

Fail 8 Oct 2007 74,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 73,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

see advisory note 594969186252

Fail 16 Oct 2006 73,420 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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VFJ 106X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VFJ 106X, 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 VFJ 106X registered?

VFJ 106X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 17 February 1982.

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