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DPO 961W

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,377 mi
Last recorded58,377 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPO 961W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 58,377 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 58,346 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 58,312 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 58,274 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 58,164 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 58,097 miles

Multiple repairs to chassis rails

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 57,978 miles

n/s rear tyre worn unevenly in centre close to legal limit

previous repairs to chassis poor, repairs heavily painted and undersealed

Fail 4 Jun 2013 57,954 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn unevenly in centre close to legal limit

previous repairs to chassis poor, repairs heavily painted and undersealed

Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,889 miles

n/s rear reflector deteriorated

n/s rear tyre worn unevenly in centre close to legal limt

o/s front indicator faded

previous repairs to chassis; repairs heavily painted and undersealed

Pass 8 Feb 2011 57,750 miles

Oil leak

heavy welding repair to chassis

Pass 9 Jul 2009 57,679 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 57,497 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 57,257 miles

rear bump stops missing

Pass 14 Jul 2006 56,764 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 56,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 May 2006 56,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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DPO 961W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DPO 961W, 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.

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What year was DPO 961W registered?

DPO 961W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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