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AUE 96S

1987 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243 mi
Last recorded243 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Series 372,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUE 96S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 243 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 May 2007 66 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 63 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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AUE 96S is a 1987 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 72,837 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 AUE 96S, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of AUE 96S?

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What year was AUE 96S registered?

AUE 96S is a 1987 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 13 August 1987.

Is AUE 96S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUE 96S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AUE 96S have outstanding finance?

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