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I have been trying to decipher the VIN and have got it down to that it is indeed a Series 3 88" petrol built in Solihull between 1979-84 but have been unable to narrow down to the year of manufacture. Any idea how I could narrow it down to a year?? I believe it may well have been a military...

I have been trying to decipher the VIN and have got it down to that it is indeed a Series 3 88" petrol built in Solihull between 1979-84 but have been unable to narrow down the date of manufacture. Any idea how I could narrow it down to a year?? I believe it may well have been a military vehicle...

Col, thanks for that. I had tried to contact DVLA to clarify but, what with poor phonelines, waiting times and an online Bot that seems not to understand any statement in English, I felt I was banging my head off a brick wall!!

My Series 3 reached its 40th birthday on 29th April 2021. However the way I read the regs is that I cannot claim for MoT and RFL exemption until next year as the car has to be 40yo at the start of the year. Am I correct in my reading of this???

It came with the lid on the back and extra cab hardware so I presume it had previously been used in pick up mode. The rear lid had no rear 'cat flap' window and it was a b****r to find one --- they are like hen's teeth, so ran with polythene as back window for about 6 months. Eventually got 'cat...

Here are some pics of my Series 3. Not going anywhere at the moment as I had a new starter motor fitted and it is not engaging. I have seen that there are a lot of comments that this problem is not uncommon with Series starter motors as there appear to be a high proportion of faulty new ones. I...

I have just joined the forum and, as a newbie, I will be looking to pick as many brains as possible. I have a 1981 Series 3 and am not very mechanically inclined but hope to become better in order that I can tinker with my Landy. Based in Scotland, so have to endure the cold and wet ----...