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UHU 335T

1978 Land Rover Range Rover

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

73,178 mi
Last recorded73,178 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Range Rover54,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHU 335T
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 73,178 miles

bottom of both 'A' pillars corroded.

engine oil leak.

front differential leaking fluid.

gearbox oil leak.

nearside front floor corroded.

nearside mirror glass defective.

nearside rear fog lamp inoperative.

offside running board mounts heavily corroded.

rear chassis starting to corrode.

slight exhaust blow from middle section.

steering box leaking fluid.

Pass 23 Mar 2021 28,931 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 28,846 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 26,490 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear shock absorber top bushes worn resulting in slight play.

engine oil leak.

front differential fluid leak.

rear of offside front inner wheel arch corroded.

transfer box leaking.

Pass 27 Feb 2019 24,245 miles

both rear shock absorber top bushes worn resulting in slight play.

engine oil leak.

front differential fluid leak.

rear of, offside front, inner wheel arch corroded.

transfer box leaking.

Fail 27 Feb 2019 24,245 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber top bushes worn resulting in slight play.

engine oil leak.

front differential fluid leak.

rear of, offside front, inner wheel arch corroded.

transfer box leaking.

Pass 8 Mar 2018 22,152 miles

Front diff leaking

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Mar 2018 22,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front diff leaking

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 19,859 miles

engine oil leak.

nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 18,570 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 26,317 miles

both rear top shock bushes have slight play

Fail 12 Mar 2015 26,316 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both rear top shock bushes have slight play

Fail 23 Jan 2015 26,306 miles

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Jan 2014 22,189 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 22,174 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 19,458 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 19,432 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 16,549 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

O/S/F/INNER WING RUSTY

Fail 18 Jan 2012 16,479 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH PANEL RUSTY AND HOLED

O/S/F/INNER WING RUSTY

Pass 20 Jan 2011 12,471 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 12,471 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,950 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 40,948 miles

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

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

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

rear fog lights orange

Pass 4 Dec 2008 36,601 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 36,502 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2007 33,275 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 28,584 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 24,304 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 24,304 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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UHU 335T is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 54,104 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 Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UHU 335T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 48 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UHU 335T is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 14 September 1978.

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