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B511 KUX

1985 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,516 mi
Last recorded28,516 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Series 332,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB511 KUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 28,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 27,452 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 26,219 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,521 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 23,066 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 23,056 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nearside frount windscreen as thin scratch on wiper sweep

rear seats have no form of restraint for passengers

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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B511 KUX is a 1985 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B511 KUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B511 KUX registered?

B511 KUX is a 1985 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B511 KUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B511 KUX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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