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UOA 609L

1998 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,875 mi
Last recorded80,875 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Series 355,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOA 609L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 80,875 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 80,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BY TOP OF SHOCKER ABSORBER (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BY TOP OF SHOCKER ABSORBER (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OIL LEAK

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 78,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 75,506 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 75,481 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 73,143 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 72,286 miles

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

allfour tyres badley perished and sidewalls and tread cracking

extensive corrosion to chassis

Pass 27 Oct 2012 72,286 miles

slight perishing of all four tyres

Pass 5 Nov 2011 71,894 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 71,811 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2009 71,187 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 71,167 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside outriggers rusted and holed

Pass 20 Apr 2008 69,922 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 68,798 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 68,211 miles

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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UOA 609L is a 1998 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 55,772 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UOA 609L, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UOA 609L registered?

UOA 609L is a 1998 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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