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BGH 849X

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

674 mi
Last recorded674 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGH 849X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 674 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 1,690 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 674 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 674 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005

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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BGH 849X is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 63,970 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 BGH 849X, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGH 849X registered?

BGH 849X is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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