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A2 VTN

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

165,435 mi
Last recorded165,435 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VTN
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 165,435 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 165,433 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 165,382 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated won't release correctly and low effort . (3.1.3c)

Front brakes only just met minimum requirements

Front oil leak

emissions not tested

vehicle corroded but not structural

Pass 17 Mar 2015 162,229 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet open warning on dash Bonnet closed ok on vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2015 162,229 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet open warning on dash. bonnet shut ok for test

Fail 12 Mar 2015 162,218 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

oil light on

coolant leak

Fail 13 Feb 2015 162,214 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 160,354 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2014 160,354 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2013 154,057 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 154,057 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 146,935 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 144,601 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 142,866 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 142,842 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 136,904 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 136,904 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 134,933 miles

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

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

exhaust slight leak and slight deteriorated

heavy oil leak on engine

Fail 23 Apr 2008 134,933 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

exhaust slight leak and slight deteriorated

heavy oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Sep 2006 113,640 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 81,465 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 81,465 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 VTN is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VTN, 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 VTN registered?

A2 VTN is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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