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UAU 970H

1970 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

23,805 mi
Last recorded23,805 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 10952,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAU 970H
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 23,805 miles

nearside rear hub damp

Pass 26 Apr 2014 23,399 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2014 23,399 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 21,999 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 20,874 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 18,575 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 15,647 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 14,299 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 14,298 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 10,756 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 10,756 miles

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

radiator corroded

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 13 Jul 2005 8,653 miles

N/S/R axle stop strap broken

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Jul 2005 8,629 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

N/S/R suspension bottom stop strap broken

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil on engine and gear box's

How Reliable is the Land Rover 109?

Based on 34,711 MOT tests across 4,632 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
625
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
4,632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,564
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,754
Stop lamp not working 1,452
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,166
position lamp(s) not working 1,056
Full Land Rover 109 reliability report

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UAU 970H is a 1970 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 52,046 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 109 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UAU 970H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 109 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 56 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UAU 970H?

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What year was UAU 970H registered?

UAU 970H is a 1970 Land Rover 109, first registered on 15 May 1970.

Is UAU 970H safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAU 970H shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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