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A2 ECE

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 ECE
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 1 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 1 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 119,601 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 119,601 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 170,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 170,002 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 113,327 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 110,503 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 110,503 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 105,132 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 103,154 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 103,154 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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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A2 ECE is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 A2 ECE, 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 A2 ECE registered?

A2 ECE is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A2 ECE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 ECE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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