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UOC 682S

1978 Land Rover SWB

Blue Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,758 mi
Last recorded21,758 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1978 Land Rover SWB37,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOC 682S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 21,758 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 20,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 20,612 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 19,468 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 19,466 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 18,211 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 16,960 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriate

Fail 5 Mar 2012 16,959 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriate

Pass 19 Feb 2011 16,057 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 15,792 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?

Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 263
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 230
Stop lamp not working 208
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 148
position lamp(s) not working 145
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UOC 682S is a 1978 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 37,000 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 SWB fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UOC 682S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 48 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UOC 682S registered?

UOC 682S is a 1978 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 17 February 1978.

Is UOC 682S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOC 682S shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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