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VFX 327X

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,725 mi
Last recorded65,725 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFX 327X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 65,725 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 65,229 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 62,009 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,325 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 58,977 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 58,959 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 30 May 2008 57,481 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 57,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 56,085 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 54,662 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2006 54,662 miles

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

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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VFX 327X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VFX 327X, 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

How do I check the history of VFX 327X?

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What year was VFX 327X registered?

VFX 327X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is VFX 327X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFX 327X shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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