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97,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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)
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)
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.
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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.
Is MAB 229X safe to buy?
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