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97-D-51258

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,299 mi
Last recorded147,299 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration97-D-51258
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 147,299 miles

al metal brake pipes surface corosion

battery insecure

drivers seat belt locking mec shroud broke

head lamps slight diferance in colour

n/s no plate inop

n/s/r seat belt locking mec shroud broke

o/s/f bottom ball joint slight split in dust cover

sidewall damage to o/s/r tyre

unable to get in tailgate

Fail 1 Aug 2012 147,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

al metal brake pipes surface corosion

battery insecure

drivers seat belt locking mec shroud broke

head lamps slight diferance in colour

n/s no plate inop

n/s/r seat belt locking mec shroud broke

o/s/f bottom ball joint slight split in dust cover

sidewall damage to o/s/r tyre

unable to get in tailgate

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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97-D-51258 is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 97-D-51258, 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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What year was 97-D-51258 registered?

97-D-51258 is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is 97-D-51258 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 97-D-51258 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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