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A8 NCB

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,040 mi
Last recorded140,040 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 NCB
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 140,040 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroding

Fail 31 Oct 2012 140,040 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2011 137,818 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 131,915 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 131,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 127,994 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 127,988 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

both n/s and os/f suspension bellows perrished

Pass 1 May 2008 125,263 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 121,143 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 121,143 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 5 May 2006 113,482 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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A8 NCB is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel 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 A8 NCB, 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 A8 NCB registered?

A8 NCB is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is A8 NCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 NCB 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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