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GSN 54W

1980 Land Rover SERIES3

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,917 mi
Last recorded75,917 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 1980 Land Rover SERIES375,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSN 54W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2020 75,917 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front diff oil leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 75,702 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2016 75,625 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

gearbox oil leak

some underbody corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 2 Apr 2014 75,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Surface corrosion and patching to chassis o/s and n/s front to rear

Fail 2 Apr 2014 75,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Surface corrosion and patching to chassis o/s and n/s front to rear

Pass 12 Jan 2013 74,882 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 74,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 72,227 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES3?

Based on 1,342 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
538
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Stop lamp not working 85
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34
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GSN 54W is a 1980 Land Rover SERIES3 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover SERIES3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 75,419 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover SERIES3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GSN 54W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES3 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 46 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GSN 54W is a 1980 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 23 December 1980.

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