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A8 OFA

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,129 mi
Last recorded81,129 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 OFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 81,129 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 81,129 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 804,321 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 771,226 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 75,954 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (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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A8 OFA is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A8 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

A8 OFA is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is A8 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 OFA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A8 OFA have outstanding finance?

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