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A16 MYH

1998 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,766 mi
Last recorded132,766 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Freelander97,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 MYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 132,766 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 128,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

no propshaft fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2012 123,631 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 123,631 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 118,963 miles

no propshaft fitted to the rear

Pass 2 Aug 2010 147,852 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 147,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 139,788 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 139,783 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 130,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 117,537 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 117,537 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

prop shaft missing

Pass 7 Jul 2006 105,053 miles

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

no rear prop shaft fitted and bolts missing out of transfer box

How Reliable is the Land Rover Freelander?

Based on 4,326,495 MOT tests across 292,036 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,744
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
292,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 165,047
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 131,090
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 83,015
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79,584
Stop lamp not working 70,651
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A16 MYH is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 97,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Freelander fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 165,047 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 MYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Freelander typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 MYH registered?

A16 MYH is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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