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VUR 838W

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,597 mi
Last recorded68,597 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUR 838W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,597 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 68,597 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 May 2013 68,597 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

no cooling fan

Pass 19 Jun 2008 60,604 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 60,604 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 60,593 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 838W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VUR 838W, 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 838W registered?

VUR 838W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is VUR 838W safe to buy?

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