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SOU 706S

1978 Land Rover Pick Up

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,490 mi
Last recorded17,490 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Pick Up33,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOU 706S
MakeLand Rover
ModelPick Up
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 17,490 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 17,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 17,490 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 17,490 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 17,480 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 17,480 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Pick Up?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
629
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 72
Stop lamp not working 69
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 55
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SOU 706S is a 1978 Land Rover Pick Up in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 33,773 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 Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SOU 706S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 48 years old, this Land Rover Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SOU 706S registered?

SOU 706S is a 1978 Land Rover Pick Up, first registered on 6 April 1978.

Is SOU 706S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOU 706S shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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