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VPB 326X

1982 Land Rover Series 3

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,409 mi
Last recorded68,409 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPB 326X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,409 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 68,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 68,277 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 68,276 miles

Centre brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 68,073 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Some corrosion to nearside and offside front bulkhead area

Fail 21 Jan 2013 68,073 miles

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Some corrosion to nearside and offside front bulkhead area

Pass 16 Jan 2012 67,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 67,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 67,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 67,924 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 67,882 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 67,786 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 67,725 miles

o/s/f leaf eye bush in poor condition.frt leaf spring srayed slightly

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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VPB 326X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VPB 326X, 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 VPB 326X registered?

VPB 326X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 17 June 1982.

Is VPB 326X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPB 326X shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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