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1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,693 mi
Last recorded90,693 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration212 HP
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 90,693 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 90,006 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 89,225 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 88,199 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 88,173 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 87,767 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 87,176 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 85,246 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 83,643 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 83,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 81,482 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 79,303 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 77,707 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 77,657 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 75,041 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 72,400 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 69,079 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 65,827 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 57,090 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 54,194 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 54,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 51,262 miles

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

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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212 HP is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 122,526 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 212 HP, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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212 HP is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 212 HP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 212 HP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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