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VUR 572W

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,378 mi
Last recorded90,378 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUR 572W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 90,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 24 Jul 2019 90,365 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 82,857 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 81,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 May 2008 76,136 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 76,133 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 76,123 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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VUR 572W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VUR 572W, 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 VUR 572W registered?

VUR 572W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is VUR 572W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUR 572W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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