MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,959 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Extensive previous welding repairs to chassis
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non structual corrosion to floor
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Some heavy surface corrosion to o/s/r bump stop area
Surface corrosion of rear crossmember
exstensive welding repairs to complete chassis
surface corrosion to rear cross member
previous welding repairs throughout chassis
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
previous welding repairs throughout all sections of chassis
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?
Based on 14,076 MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PHU 281R is a 1988 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1988 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 54,928 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 PHU 281R, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of PHU 281R?
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What year was PHU 281R registered?
PHU 281R is a 1988 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 19 July 1988.
Is PHU 281R safe to buy?
The MOT history for PHU 281R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does PHU 281R have outstanding finance?
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