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LAF 764L

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,584 mi
Last recorded72,584 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAF 764L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 72,584 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 69,238 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 69,232 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 56,427 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 56,422 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 8 Jul 2014 50,674 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osr backplate damp (oil)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 43,996 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,082 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,873 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 32,581 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 31,581 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 31,581 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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LAF 764L is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LAF 764L, 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 LAF 764L registered?

LAF 764L is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is LAF 764L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAF 764L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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