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HEW 213W

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

9,166 mi
Last recorded9,166 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEW 213W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 9,166 miles

Front swivel seal leaks

Offside front tyre cracked

Pass 4 May 2017 9,110 miles

o/s/f hub gasket/leather gaitor poor condition

pedal box cover has a hold in it

screen surface damage

underside surface corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2009 8,404 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 8,404 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 7,600 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 5,828 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 5,824 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 3,913 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 3,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 2,720 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

slight play in o/s/f top swivel joint

Fail 21 Nov 2005 2,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in o/s/f top swivel joint

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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HEW 213W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HEW 213W, 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 HEW 213W registered?

HEW 213W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 6 January 1981.

Is HEW 213W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEW 213W shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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