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HYU 577W

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,686 mi
Last recorded69,686 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYU 577W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 69,686 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 68,967 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2013 68,967 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 68,967 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 68,967 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2011 68,967 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 68,967 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2009 68,967 miles

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

offside front body mounting corroded

oil leak, front diff input seal

oil leak, rear diff input seal

oil leak, transfer box

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 577W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 577W, 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

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What year was HYU 577W registered?

HYU 577W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 23 January 1981.

Is HYU 577W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYU 577W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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