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HYW 825W

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,514 mi
Last recorded13,514 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2007
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYW 825W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2007 13,514 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 13,514 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 9,967 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 9,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HYW 825W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HYW 825W, 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 HYW 825W registered?

HYW 825W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is HYW 825W safe to buy?

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