£12,656
1981 Land Rover Series III Petrol
United Kingdom • 13 Sept 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1981 Series 3 Land Rover is a solid workhorse with a new galvanized chassis and restored bulkhead. It has undergone recent service work, including a timing chain replacement and brake service. While the exterior shows some wear, the interior is well-maintained, and the car comes with a documented history of work and invoices.
Condition
6
The car has a new galvanized chassis, restored bulkhead, and recent service work, but the exterior has some marks and the interior is well-maintained but not perfect. The last MOT expired recently, but previous tests were promising.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
SALLBAAG1AA134628
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
VUE528X
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Description Galvanised chassis; very smart example ready for work; driven 30 miles to the sale; fresh canvas First registered in December 1981 this Series 3 Land Rover is a very solid workhorse.
A new galvanized chassis was fitted in December of 2012, supplied by Richards Chassis and still looks in top condition today.
Along with the chassis we also have invoices for new door tops, the all-important bulkhead having been restored too - presumably at the time of the chassis swap.
The timing chain and rear main crank seal were changed in 2020 along with a switch to electronic ignition, a new water pump and vast list of serviceable items, plus an oil service.
More recently a full brand-new Exmoor Trim canopy has been added, along with a brake service all round in February of this year.
The vehicle comes with a well documented list of work and invoices.
Inside is well maintained, under the rubber floor mats the floor itself looks sound as are the vinyl seats.
The exterior is very pre...
Points of note
£879
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,668
Median Price (Since 2020)
£350,681
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 20 2022
Latest MOT Mileage
13,132 miles
Registration Date
1981-12-01
MOT History
Passed
On May 19 2021 with 13,132 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside rear brake backplate appears wet.
- Offside rear brake backplate appears wet.
Passed
On May 21 2020 with 77,921 miles
Passed
On Jun 12 2017 with 77,771 miles
Passed
On Aug 04 2016 with 77,630 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Jul 27 2015 with 77,610 miles
Failed
On Jul 24 2015 with 77,610 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Advisory:
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
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