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UOU 873H

1970 Land Rover Series 3

Yellow Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

57,596 mi
Last recorded57,596 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOU 873H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 57,596 miles

Chassis slightly corroded

N/s/r tyre walls cracking slightly

Fail 6 Aug 2015 57,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Chassis slightly corroded

N/s/r tyre walls cracking slightly

Fail 2 Aug 2014 56,860 miles

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

o/s/r tyre walls cracking lightly

vehicle underside has some corrossion

Pass 2 Aug 2014 56,860 miles

o/s/r tyre walls cracking lightly

vehicle underside has some corrossion

Fail 16 Jul 2013 56,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 56,024 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,585 miles

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

many welding repairs carried out

oil leak

one of ten legs attaching roof rack excess corrosion

some wear in handbrake linkage

Pass 4 Feb 2011 55,585 miles

many welding repairs carried out

oil leak

roof rack has one of ten corroded away

some wear in handbrake linkages

Fail 25 Jan 2011 55,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

many welding repairs carried out

oil leak

roof rack has one of ten corroded away

some wear in handbrake linkages

Fail 6 Jan 2010 55,585 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

excess corrosion centre rail below gearbox outside 30cm

nearside and offside outriggers corroded

nearside front chassis rail corroded

offside front engine mounting rubber very cracked

oil leaks from engine gearbox and front axle

wiper marks on windscreen offside

Pass 3 Feb 2009 55,183 miles

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

front and rear chassis rails corroded

long travel in handbrake

major renovations carried out

nearside and offside body out riggers corroded

rear cros member corroded

shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

some wiper blage marks on offside windscreen

wipers starting to smear

Fail 9 Feb 2007 52,968 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

mant repairs to chassis

Pass 9 Feb 2007 52,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

mant repairs to chassis

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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UOU 873H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 3 in Yellow with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,860 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 Series 3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 927 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UOU 873H, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UOU 873H registered?

UOU 873H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 5 March 1970.

Is UOU 873H safe to buy?

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