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AWU 125K

1986 Land Rover Series 3

Brown Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,926 mi
Last recorded39,926 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Series 364,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWU 125K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 39,926 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 38,490 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Drivers door cannot be readily closed due to the insecurity of the vertical seal. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades are poor. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 38,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Drivers door cannot be readily closed due to the insecurity of the vertical seal. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades are poor. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 30,314 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perished between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 30,302 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on drop arm. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perished between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 26,133 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 25,956 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 25,604 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 25,380 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 24,999 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,287 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 23,866 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 23,178 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 22,620 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 22,028 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 21,311 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 20,466 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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AWU 125K is a 1986 Land Rover Series 3 in Brown with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 64,954 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 AWU 125K, 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 40 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 AWU 125K registered?

AWU 125K is a 1986 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 July 1986.

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The MOT history for AWU 125K shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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