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JFV 206W

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

23,102 mi
Last recorded23,102 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFV 206W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2020 23,102 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 22,844 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 22,841 miles

Emissions not tested emitting excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 21,033 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 21,033 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 18,908 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 18,908 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 15,156 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

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

front floors corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2015 15,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.B.1a)

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

front floors corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 14,073 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 12,190 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 12,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 11,848 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 11,848 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 11,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 11,612 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 11,612 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 11,604 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 11,414 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 11,119 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 11,119 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 10,361 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 10,361 miles

Centre Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2006 10,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JFV 206W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

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 JFV 206W, 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 JFV 206W registered?

JFV 206W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 27 April 1981.

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