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VYG 283X

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Black Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,740 mi
Last recorded91,740 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2006
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYG 283X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2006 91,740 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2006 91,740 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 91,219 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 91,219 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

slight oil leak from offside and nearside front hubs

slight sideplay movement in parking brake lever

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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VYG 283X is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Black with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 VYG 283X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VYG 283X registered?

VYG 283X is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 4 September 1981.

Is VYG 283X safe to buy?

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