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VWR 547X

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,409 mi
Last recorded78,409 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2006
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWR 547X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2006 78,409 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 78,409 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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
Full Land Rover Series 3 reliability report

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VWR 547X is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 VWR 547X, 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 VWR 547X registered?

VWR 547X is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is VWR 547X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWR 547X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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