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A13 TAU

1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

204,930 mi
Last recorded204,930 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover116,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 TAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 204,930 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to both inner sills

nearside front outer drive shaft gator weeping grease

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 12 Nov 2012 194,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs poor condition

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Plastic cover sills fitted

Rear discs poor condition

Slight corrosion within 30cm of towbar brackets

Underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2011 184,349 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

sill covers fitted

slight blow to centre silencer

Pass 22 Oct 2011 184,349 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

sill covers fitted

slight blow to centre silencer

Pass 11 Oct 2010 174,421 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 152,628 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Slight leak transfer box

Pass 6 Oct 2008 133,163 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 121,940 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 121,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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A13 TAU is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 116,712 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 A13 TAU, 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 28 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 A13 TAU registered?

A13 TAU is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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