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BWP 893W

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,604 mi
Last recorded84,604 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWP 893W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 84,604 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 83,972 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 83,438 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 83,092 miles

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

all tyres perished

Pass 3 Mar 2016 82,141 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,724 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight corrosion on all leaf springs

Pass 26 Feb 2014 79,517 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 78,805 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 78,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 77,421 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 76,705 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 75,698 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 74,172 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 74,161 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 74,098 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 74,090 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 74,065 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 74,064 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Recommend completion of welding repairs to osr & nsr chassis

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
Full Land Rover Series 3 reliability report

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BWP 893W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BWP 893W, 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 BWP 893W registered?

BWP 893W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 20 March 1981.

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The MOT history for BWP 893W shows 18 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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