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VVV 858W

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,315 mi
Last recorded58,315 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVV 858W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 58,315 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn , cuts in tread

general oil leaks

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 58,008 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 57,827 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine + transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 57,357 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 57,125 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 57,125 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested ALL DUE TO INSECURE AXLES (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Axle insecure such that functionality is affected spring U bolts (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure base insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired U bolts (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported x2 (1.1.11 (d) (i))

hazards not working

Pass 15 Oct 2013 56,844 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear Lower Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system is slightly rusty

service brake has slight pull to the offside

Fail 15 Oct 2013 56,844 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Lower Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system is slightly rusty

service brake has slight pull to the offside

Pass 12 Sep 2011 55,680 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 54,995 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 53,615 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 51,641 miles

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

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

nearside mirror cracked

rear chassis corroding

Fail 17 Jun 2008 51,620 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside mirror cracked

rear chassis corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2007 7,911 miles

front tyres have cuts in tread and sidewalls

Fail 2 May 2007 7,911 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres have cuts in tread and sidewalls

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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VVV 858W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VVV 858W, 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 VVV 858W registered?

VVV 858W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 2 April 1981.

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