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XUA 968X

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,696 mi
Last recorded89,696 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUA 968X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,249cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 May 2017 89,696 miles

n/s o/s front and rear tyres cracking on inner and outer wall

Pass 4 May 2016 89,036 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 88,518 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 87,931 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 87,227 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 86,579 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 85,862 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 85,178 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 84,447 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 83,887 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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XUA 968X is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XUA 968X, 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

How do I check the history of XUA 968X?

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What year was XUA 968X registered?

XUA 968X is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 3 December 1981.

Is XUA 968X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUA 968X shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XUA 968X have outstanding finance?

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