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A7 MFY

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,621 mi
Last recorded143,621 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 MFY
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 143,621 miles

air bag suspension units deterioated

Fail 3 Nov 2011 143,617 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag suspension units deterioated

Pass 29 Oct 2010 142,522 miles

brake fluid low

long hanbrake travel

nearside bonnet catch not working

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

oil leak

rear suspension air bag units deteriorated

small screen damage

Pass 23 Oct 2009 140,445 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 140,440 miles

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

both rear and nearside front suspenion air bags perished

long handbrake travel

oil leak

small windsceen damage

Pass 26 Sep 2008 135,154 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 129,433 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 129,399 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2006 121,554 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 121,553 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 108,711 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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A7 MFY is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A7 MFY, 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 A7 MFY registered?

A7 MFY is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is A7 MFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 MFY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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