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AUR 533M

1985 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

3,026 mi
Last recorded3,026 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Series 332,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUR 533M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 3,026 miles

Exhaust rubber mount soft.

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 3,005 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 3,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 1,976 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 890 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 4 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 45,469 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,383 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 43,621 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,939 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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AUR 533M is a 1985 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 32,004 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 AUR 533M, 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 41 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 AUR 533M?

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What year was AUR 533M registered?

AUR 533M is a 1985 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 5 July 1985.

Is AUR 533M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUR 533M shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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