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ULA 651W

1981 Land Rover Series 3

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

65,013 mi
Last recorded65,013 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULA 651W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 65,013 miles

slight play in both lower shock absorber bushes

small amount of rust rust on chassis rail

Pass 2 Feb 2022 64,767 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 64,573 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 64,309 miles

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

Rear exhaust section rusting

Pass 15 Jan 2019 64,061 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 63,596 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 63,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,287 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 61,501 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 60,904 miles

centre exhaust rusting

engine mounts cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2013 60,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 59,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 58,586 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 57,137 miles

front metal brake pipes starting to rust

front section of exhaust starting to rust

slight oil leak from gearbox and axle

Pass 7 May 2009 55,388 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 53,888 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 53,109 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 52,253 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 51,447 miles

FRONT PROPSHAFT SLIDING JOINT BADLY WORN

propshaft defective

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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ULA 651W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 ULA 651W, 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

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What year was ULA 651W registered?

ULA 651W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is ULA 651W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULA 651W shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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