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UOA 141L

1973 Land Rover SERIES3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,437 mi
Last recorded77,437 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Land Rover SERIES352,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOA 141L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 77,437 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,218 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 77,211 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 76,959 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,713 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 76,701 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 76,386 miles

Front axle drive ball covers are split

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 76,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 75,629 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 75,592 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 75,076 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 74,690 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 73,955 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 73,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Dec 2007 72,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 72,983 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 71,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 71,959 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 71,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES3?

Based on 1,342 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
538
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Stop lamp not working 85
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34
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UOA 141L is a 1973 Land Rover SERIES3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover SERIES3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 52,928 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 SERIES3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UOA 141L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES3 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UOA 141L registered?

UOA 141L is a 1973 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is UOA 141L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOA 141L shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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