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UWD 162

1979 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,416 mi
Last recorded39,416 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 171,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWD 162
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2011 39,416 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all front chassis corroded

all rear chassis corroded

fuel tank rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,844 miles

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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UWD 162 is a 1979 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 UWD 162, 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

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What year was UWD 162 registered?

UWD 162 is a 1979 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 19 January 1979.

Is UWD 162 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWD 162 shows 2 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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