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A2 OLW

1996 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,346 mi
Last recorded119,346 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover128,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 OLW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 119,346 miles

LPG emissions test done as vechile was running lpg gas during test

Fail 14 Aug 2012 119,341 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 116,662 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside/nearside front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 6 Aug 2011

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside/nearside front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 13 Aug 2008 109,151 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 106,221 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 106,219 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 100,215 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 OLW is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OLW, 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 A2 OLW registered?

A2 OLW is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is A2 OLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 OLW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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