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UHJ 188V

1985 Land Rover LWB

Green Petrol 2228cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

7,350 mi
Last recorded7,350 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHJ 188V
MakeLand Rover
ModelLWB
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,228cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 7,350 miles

slight free play detected in the steering on the o/s (suspect drop arm bush)

various oil leaks, front axle, rear axle engine and gearbox.

Pass 18 Feb 2022 7,236 miles

slight free play detected in the steering o/s/f (suspect drop arm bush)

various oil leaks ,front axle,rear axle,engine,gearbox.

Pass 17 Feb 2021 7,114 miles

slight free play detected in the steering o/s/f (suspect drop arm bush)

various oil leaks ,front axle,rear axle,engine,gearbox.

Pass 7 Feb 2020 6,821 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive under side oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 5,419 miles

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

Rear diff seal leaking on to brake felxi

Fail 8 Feb 2018 5,419 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

drag link end ball joint has slight free play.

rear diff oil seal leaking (oil going on rear brake flexi pipe gone soft)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 5,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way pulls to the n/s. (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

drag link end ball joint has slight free play.

hub seals all round signs of oil leaking.

rear diff oil seal leaking (oil going on rear brake flexi pipe gone soft)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 43,703 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 42,815 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,193 miles

axles leaking

corrosion bulk head

corrosion foot wells

slight play in steering

Fail 15 Sep 2014 41,192 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

axles leaking

corrosion bulk head

corrosion foot wells

slight play in steering

Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,189 miles

corrosion foot wells

front axle leaking

rear axle leaking

Fail 16 Sep 2013 38,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion foot wells

front axle leaking

rear axle leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,502 miles

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

front axle leaking

rear axle leaking

Pass 16 Sep 2011 31,810 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 31,510 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 28,550 miles

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

corrosion bulk head mounts

slight play in steering

Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,365 miles

corrosion front body mounts

Pass 11 Sep 2008 22,469 miles

corrosion front body mount

Fail 1 Sep 2008 22,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion front body mount

slight play drop arm

Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,275 miles

corrossion by fuel tank

rear diff leak

Fail 11 Sep 2007 19,270 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion by fuel tank and on chassis

oil leak rear diff

Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,305 miles

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

slight play rear prop u/j

How Reliable is the Land Rover LWB?

Based on 1,499 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
1,034
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
position lamp(s) not working 49
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
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UHJ 188V is a 1985 Land Rover LWB in Green with a 2,228cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

The most common reason a Land Rover LWB fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UHJ 188V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover LWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UHJ 188V registered?

UHJ 188V is a 1985 Land Rover LWB, first registered on 5 November 1985.

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