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HYU 562W

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,800 mi
Last recorded76,800 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYU 562W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 76,800 miles

Oil leak

old repairs to chassis o/k day test

Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,796 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

n/s and o/s rear chassis and rear cross member corrosion starting

n/s/f head lamp need changing soon

Pass 21 Mar 2011 74,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s rear chassis corrosion starting

Fail 5 Mar 2010 72,413 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s and o/s rear chassis weaking and corrsion

Pass 5 Mar 2010 72,413 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s and o/s rear chassis weaking and corrsion

Pass 28 Mar 2009 70,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s and o/s chassis front to rear old repairs o/k day of test

n/s/r chassis repairs done for mot o/k day of test

Fail 27 Mar 2009 70,908 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s and o/s chassis front to rear old repairs o/k day of test

Pass 11 Mar 2008 69,200 miles

Battery insecure

n/s and o/s chassis new and old repairs o/k day of test

Pass 3 Mar 2007 67,497 miles

repair done chassis o/k day of test †out riggers on body corrsion starting

Fail 27 Feb 2007 67,491 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 65,928 miles

n/s o/s chassis old repairs o/k day of test †n/s o/s chassis weaking o/k day of test

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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HYU 562W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HYU 562W, 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

How do I check the history of HYU 562W?

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What year was HYU 562W registered?

HYU 562W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 15 January 1981.

Is HYU 562W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYU 562W shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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