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NPE 421W

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,333 mi
Last recorded95,333 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPE 421W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 95,333 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 95,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 93,654 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front and rear axle leaking oil

Front light switch not working to flash headlamps

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front and rear hazard warning lights not working

Pass 17 Oct 2017 92,289 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.B.1a)

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both sides (2.4.B.1c)

Front all front leaf spring retaining u bolts corroded

Propshaft universal joint worn both on front propshaft ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 92,277 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 92,277 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 92,158 miles

slight play in front prop u/js

Fail 12 May 2015 92,152 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

slight play in front prop u/js

Pass 1 Mar 2013 91,975 miles

corrosion to n/s rear out rigger

Fail 28 Feb 2013 91,972 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

corrosion to n/s rear out rigger

Pass 9 Aug 2011 88,630 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 88,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 88,196 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 87,287 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 87,149 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 87,147 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 86,734 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 86,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 86,200 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 86,200 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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NPE 421W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NPE 421W, 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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NPE 421W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 20 March 1981.

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