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KUC 16X

1981 Land Rover Series 3

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

15,182 mi
Last recorded15,182 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUC 16X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 15,182 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 15,165 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 14,317 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 13,454 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 11,861 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 11,857 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 10,965 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 8,882 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 6,116 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight diesel leak on pump

Pass 4 Mar 2015 2,765 miles

slight diesel leak on number 2 bleed off union

slight diesel leak on top fuel pipe on to pump

Pass 15 Feb 2014 1,258 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 98,431 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 96,201 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 96,201 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 93,618 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 93,618 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 91,405 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 91,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 May 2007 90,186 miles

exhaust in poor condition

slight movement in front nearside sphere

slight movement in steering drop arm

Pass 28 Apr 2006 89,422 miles

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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KUC 16X is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KUC 16X, 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 KUC 16X registered?

KUC 16X is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is KUC 16X safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUC 16X shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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