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PHU 281R

1988 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,959 mi
Last recorded17,959 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Series 354,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHU 281R
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 17,959 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 17,959 miles

exstensive welding repairs to complete chassis

surface corrosion to rear cross member

Pass 22 Apr 2006 17,939 miles

previous welding repairs throughout chassis

Fail 6 Mar 2006 17,912 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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