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GYY 527W

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

16,014 mi
Last recorded16,014 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYY 527W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 16,014 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 16,014 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 15,392 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive crank seal, sump and filer area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear floor braces corroded

Fail 4 May 2022 15,387 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive crank seal and sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear floor braces corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 14,117 miles

Rear floor corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2020 14,084 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission front axle and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Pass 25 Nov 2019 12,251 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive axles and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 12,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 8,412 miles

Coolant leak At Heater Valve ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Shuttle Valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 4,866 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 4,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm from steering box loose (2.2.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 2,152 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 99,349 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 96,782 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 96,003 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 95,026 miles

SLIGHT FREE PLAY IN WIPER LINKAGE AFFECTING SWEEP AREA BUT OK FOR TEST

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s backplate showing signs of dampness ADVISE INSPECTION.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 95,008 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

sign of fluid leaking at both rear backplates ADVISE INSPECTION

slight free play in wiper linkage affecting sweep area but ok for test.

slight movement at n/s/front leaf spring U-BOLTS

Pass 4 Apr 2011 93,846 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 92,371 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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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GYY 527W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GYY 527W, 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 GYY 527W registered?

GYY 527W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is GYY 527W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYY 527W shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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