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RRF 824W

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,275 mi
Last recorded4,275 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRF 824W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 4,275 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 4,275 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 4,171 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 4,093 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 4,089 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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RRF 824W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 RRF 824W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RRF 824W?

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What year was RRF 824W registered?

RRF 824W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 17 April 1981.

Is RRF 824W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRF 824W shows 5 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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