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UAU 226H

1970 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,687 mi
Last recorded48,687 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 1970 Land Rover SWB45,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAU 226H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 48,687 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 47,558 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 47,513 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 47,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 46,410 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 46,381 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 45,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 45,633 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 45,034 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 44,044 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 44,044 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 70,747 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 41,606 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 36,044 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 35,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 33,122 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 33,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 31,842 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 31,842 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 31,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2005 31,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?

Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 263
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 230
Stop lamp not working 208
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 148
position lamp(s) not working 145
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UAU 226H is a 1970 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 45,034 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 SWB fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UAU 226H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 56 years old, this Land Rover SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UAU 226H registered?

UAU 226H is a 1970 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is UAU 226H safe to buy?

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