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WPA 450Y

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

13,874 mi
Last recorded13,874 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPA 450Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 13,874 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 13,174 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 13,174 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2020 12,427 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 12,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front axle o/s wheel (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 11,546 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 10,632 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 9,507 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to front brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 8,724 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes adjacent to oil filter housing (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to front brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 7,413 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 6,718 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 5,687 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 5,687 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 5,215 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 4,044 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010
Pass 16 Sep 2009 77,839 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 77,835 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 76,129 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2007 73,658 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 73,658 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 70,854 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 70,826 miles

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

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 switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.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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WPA 450Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WPA 450Y, 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 WPA 450Y registered?

WPA 450Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 October 1982.

Is WPA 450Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPA 450Y shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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