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WEC 640Y

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,783 mi
Last recorded23,783 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEC 640Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 23,783 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 23,372 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 22,944 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 21,986 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 20,608 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 20,575 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 18,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 18,866 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 18,249 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 17,518 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 16,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 16,934 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 10,579 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 10,579 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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WEC 640Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WEC 640Y, 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 WEC 640Y registered?

WEC 640Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 10 August 1982.

Is WEC 640Y safe to buy?

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