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MAB 229X

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,151 mi
Last recorded97,151 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAB 229X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 97,151 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 97,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 95,308 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 93,427 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 91,280 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 89,382 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 87,315 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 87,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 85,253 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 83,374 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 80,568 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 79,910 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 79,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded battery box corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 79,908 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 79,908 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 200 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 98,681 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 95,572 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 95,572 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 95,126 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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MAB 229X is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MAB 229X, 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 MAB 229X registered?

MAB 229X is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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The MOT history for MAB 229X shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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