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A1 PBL

1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Gold Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,914 mi
Last recorded120,914 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover116,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 PBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 120,914 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 120,914 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 119,878 miles

Exhaust corroded, but not blowing.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 115,888 miles

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION

EMISSIONS SLIGHTLY ERATIC / ADVISE FURTHER ATTENTION IE V8 ENGINE

TRANSMITION BRAKE

Pass 5 Aug 2010 113,388 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 113,388 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 109,673 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 109,673 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 106,586 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 101,730 miles

Exhaust middle section corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 91,200 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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A1 PBL is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover in Gold with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 A1 PBL, 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 A1 PBL registered?

A1 PBL is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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