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UOA 971

1979 Land Rover Series 1

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,500 mi
Last recorded71,500 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2008
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 171,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOA 971
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2008 71,500 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play in steering box

Pass 5 Nov 2007 71,500 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Oct 2006 71,500 miles

no seat belts fitted (historic vehicle)

no washers fitted (opening windscreen)

slight play in both front wheel bearing

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 1?

Based on 6,199 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 176
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 176
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 168
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 146
brake binding 124
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UOA 971 is a 1979 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 71,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 1 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UOA 971, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 47 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UOA 971?

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What year was UOA 971 registered?

UOA 971 is a 1979 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is UOA 971 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOA 971 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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