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UOO 208W

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,893 mi
Last recorded49,893 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOO 208W
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 49,893 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 48,456 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play to steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 47,152 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 45,980 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 43,679 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect A frame (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside side repeater inoperative

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 43,678 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect A frame (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside side repeater inoperative

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 42,420 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 40,253 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 39,368 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 37,881 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 36,992 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 35,999 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 35,374 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 34,537 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 33,679 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,595 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 32,497 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,056 miles

Hydrocarbon level only just in limit

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 29,729 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 29,729 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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UOO 208W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 57,105 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UOO 208W, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UOO 208W registered?

UOO 208W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 3 April 1981.

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