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ULA 748W

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Yellow Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,539 mi
Last recorded131,539 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULA 748W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 131,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2016 11,062 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near spring (6.1.B.2)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2015 10,496 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2014 10,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres side walls perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2010 9,888 miles

All tyres perishing.

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

Nearside front swivel leaking slightly.

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 9,298 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 9,296 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 8,892 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 8,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 8,018 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side front tractor joint seal leaking slightly

steering box has slight misting of oil

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 748W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Yellow with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 748W, 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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What year was ULA 748W registered?

ULA 748W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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