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847 SYA

1996 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

240,259 mi
Last recorded240,259 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover128,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration847 SYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 240,259 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 239,800 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Apr 2012 233,006 miles

slight play in track rod ends

Pass 23 Apr 2011 227,253 miles

slight lift in front ball joints

Pass 16 Oct 2008 222,208 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 222,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 210,261 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2006 210,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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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847 SYA is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 128,692 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 847 SYA, 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 30 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 847 SYA registered?

847 SYA is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is 847 SYA safe to buy?

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