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XHN 331Y

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

99,791 mi
Last recorded99,791 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHN 331Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2017 99,791 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (3.1.9)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis (6.6.6)

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear joint (2.2.D.2b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

all tyres perished

exhaust rusty

gear box chassis rotten

Pass 29 Jun 2016 99,035 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged at three way joint (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)

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

body rusty

chassis corroded

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre perished

slight front brake pull

steering free play

Pass 24 Jun 2015 98,384 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres perrished

foot brake travel

gear box rubber mounts splitting

very rusty under vehicle

Fail 24 Jun 2015 98,384 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres perrished

foot brake travel

gear box rubber mounts splitting

very rusty under vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2014 97,820 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 97,806 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 96,251 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 96,225 miles

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

main beam warning light not working

offside rear brake pipe incorectly routed

Pass 12 Jul 2012 95,317 miles

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Jun 2012 95,312 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jul 2011 94,522 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 94,522 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

all tyres perished

fog lamp not fitted (1/4/1980)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 94,351 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 94,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Corrosion to underside of vehicle, not excessive.

N/S/R & O/S/F tyres perished.

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak from both front outer diff seals.

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 93,977 miles

Meyjor oil leak from gearbox.

N/S/R tyre perished.

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight corrosion to o/s/f cross member within 30cm of body mount.

Slight play n/s/f hub bearing.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 93,977 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Meyjor oil leak from gearbox.

N/S/R tyre perished.

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight corrosion to o/s/f cross member within 30cm of body mount.

Slight play n/s/f hub bearing.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 93,679 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 93,574 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 93,574 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 92,689 miles

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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XHN 331Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XHN 331Y, 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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XHN 331Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 October 1982.

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