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VWT 759X

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,414 mi
Last recorded70,414 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWT 759X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 70,414 miles

all 4 tyres perished

front lower shock bushes worn

front prop worn

rear lower shock bushes worn

Fail 29 Jul 2020 70,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

all 4 tyres perished

front lower shock bushes worn

front prop worn

rear lower shock bushes worn

Pass 5 Jul 2019 70,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 70,102 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 70,034 miles

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

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 26 Jul 2018 70,034 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

all 4 tyres perished

front prop shaft front uj worn

Pass 31 Jul 2017 69,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

all 4 lower shock bushes worn

tyres perished

Fail 25 Jul 2017 69,839 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

all 4 lower shock bushes worn

tyres perished

Pass 9 Apr 2015 69,054 miles

both front tyres perrished

both rear tyres perrished

n/s/f sear belt locking mechenism broken but still works

Fail 9 Apr 2015 69,054 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

both front tyres perrished

both rear tyres perrished

n/s/f sear belt locking mechenism broken but still works

Pass 14 Oct 2013 68,483 miles

offside and nearside mirrors cracked

offside body mount corroded

radiator hoses in poor condition

rear hub oil seals leaking

Fail 25 Sep 2013 68,474 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

alternator insecure

offside and nearside mirrors cracked

offside body mount corroded

radiator hoses in poor condition

rear hub oil seals leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2012 68,204 miles

end plates on front chassis behind bumper corroded but not a load bearing part of structure

Fail 21 Nov 2012 68,181 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 68,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 67,298 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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VWT 759X is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VWT 759X, 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 VWT 759X registered?

VWT 759X is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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