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FDE 385W

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,238 mi
Last recorded57,238 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDE 385W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 57,238 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2015 60,625 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 56,933 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

injector pipe damp

n/s/f body mount corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 59,395 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 55,832 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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FDE 385W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel 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 FDE 385W, 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 FDE 385W registered?

FDE 385W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 14 April 1981.

Is FDE 385W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDE 385W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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