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SVN 885K

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

14,374 mi
Last recorded14,374 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVN 885K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 14,374 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 14,374 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 13,996 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear bump stops missing.

oil leak showing down both rear back plates

rear axle casing corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 13,996 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear bump stops missing.

oil leak showing down both rear back plates

rear axle casing corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 12,333 miles

Corrosion to rear axle webbing

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight corrosion to chassis and bulkhead

Fail 7 Oct 2015 12,321 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear steel brake pipes (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel gives lower reading on foot brake

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear bump stops missing

rear axle and chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2014 11,898 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 11,065 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel tanks corroding

rear axle,slight weep onto back plates but brakes seem to be unafected

Fail 4 Sep 2012 9,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 9,245 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 7,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 7,401 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2010 6,947 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 4,986 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 4,960 miles

Front Lower Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 4,000 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 1,527 miles

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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SVN 885K is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SVN 885K, 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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SVN 885K is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 18 February 1981.

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