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A18 RFS

1996 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

211,325 mi
Last recorded211,325 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover128,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 RFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 211,325 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 210,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 209,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

suspension air bags deteriorated with surface cracks

Pass 24 Jun 2020 208,720 miles

rear suspension air bags cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear gas tank and straps have surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2019 205,996 miles

fuel tank straps corroded but secure will need attention

Pass 12 Jun 2018 202,260 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 199,488 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 199,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis top and bottom (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 196,082 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Jun 2015 192,304 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 192,304 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 188,349 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 184,700 miles

offside rear seat belt stalk cover damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2013 184,700 miles

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

offside rear seat belt stalk cover damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2012 181,671 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 177,970 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 170,717 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 165,066 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 157,299 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 151,086 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 144,578 miles

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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A18 RFS is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A18 RFS, 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 A18 RFS registered?

A18 RFS is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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