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UEP 31S

1978 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

8,280 mi
Last recorded8,280 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Series 360,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEP 31S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 8,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 8,280 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 6,762 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

hubs damp

Fail 21 Sep 2017 6,722 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

hubs damp

Pass 27 Sep 2016 3,887 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion tool box floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Sep 2016 3,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion tool box floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2014 97,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

nsf swivel damp

Fail 1 Oct 2014 97,485 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

nsf swivel damp

Pass 31 Jul 2013 96,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2013 96,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 95,629 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 95,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 95,264 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 95,264 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 94,581 miles

Oil leak

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

nsr bump stop missing

swivels weeping

Fail 20 Jul 2010 94,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

nsr bump stop missing

swivels weeping

Pass 22 Jul 2009 93,022 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 93,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 90,830 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 90,830 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 89,110 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 87,552 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?

Based on 14,076 MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
574
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
1,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 927
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 701
Stop lamp not working 608
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 450
position lamp(s) not working 426
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UEP 31S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 60,550 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 Series 3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 927 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UEP 31S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 48 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UEP 31S registered?

UEP 31S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 19 May 1978.

Is UEP 31S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEP 31S shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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