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A6 RYW

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

169,538 mi
Last recorded169,538 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 RYW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 169,538 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all underbody covered in underseal

Fail 22 Oct 2019 169,538 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all underbody covered in underseal

Pass 16 Jul 2018 166,995 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 165,015 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 163,300 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015
Pass 10 Jul 2014 162,346 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 160,601 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 160,601 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 158,550 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 158,550 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 156,156 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 154,357 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 151,379 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 151,201 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 144,950 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 135,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

offside mirror glass cracked but not affecting rear view at present

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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A6 RYW is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 A6 RYW, 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 A6 RYW registered?

A6 RYW is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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