CarVerify

Free Car Check

LCP 961W

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2286cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,390 mi
Last recorded56,390 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCP 961W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 56,390 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,418 miles

Oil leak Engine, possible oil filter ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,646 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 52,436 miles

Front brake application uneven

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2013 52,436 miles

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

Both front engine mount weld poor

Front brake application uneven

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2010 52,286 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 52,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

front prop shaft front u joint badly worn

front seat belts not standard upper securing mount not fixed

Fail 20 May 2009 51,729 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

three point seatbelts fitted only mounted at two points still support upper body

Pass 20 May 2009 51,729 miles

three point seatbelts fitted only mounted at two points still support upper body

Pass 9 Sep 2006 50,645 miles

oil leak on back of gearbox

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
Full Land Rover Series 3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LCP 961W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LCP 961W, 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

How do I check the history of LCP 961W?

You can check the full history of LCP 961W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LCP 961W registered?

LCP 961W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 26 February 1981.

Is LCP 961W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCP 961W shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LCP 961W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LCP 961W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.