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EFO 159W

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Grey Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,269 mi
Last recorded87,269 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFO 159W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 87,269 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 86,807 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2019 86,752 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 86,628 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 86,446 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 86,373 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 86,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 86,187 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 86,024 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 5 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 85,684 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 85,358 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 84,966 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s rear view mirror slightly damaged.

o/s front tyre slightly perished.

Fail 25 Jul 2008 84,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s rear view mirror slightly damaged.

o/s front tyre slightly perished.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 84,845 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 84,669 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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EFO 159W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Grey with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EFO 159W, 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 EFO 159W registered?

EFO 159W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 16 February 1981.

Is EFO 159W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFO 159W shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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