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AUE 485S

1998 Land Rover 101

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,750 mi
Last recorded98,750 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Land Rover 10146,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUE 485S
MakeLand Rover
Model101
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 98,750 miles

Front axle pinion seal leaking

Pass 25 Oct 2016 98,555 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn front joint on front shaft ()

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2015 98,155 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 97,662 miles

both n/s tyres have cracking to sidewall

both o/s tyres have bad cracking to sidewall

oil leaks from both diffs,engine and transfer box

Pass 1 Nov 2013 97,048 miles

Front tyres cracked on sidewalls

Rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Slight oil leak from front diff

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 16 Nov 2012 96,943 miles

All four tyres perished

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

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2011 96,533 miles

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

various minor oil leaks

Fail 2 Feb 2010 96,518 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

exhaust system heavily corroded

no brake lock outs recorded on front brakes

oil leaking from front differential

Pass 12 Jan 2009 95,444 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 95,405 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 90,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise play in nearside front inner track rod end.advise to change

exhaust emissions 4.20 on fast idle

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steering slightly tight to turn

Pass 4 Dec 2006 86,408 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 77,524 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 77,430 miles

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover 101?

Based on 2,888 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 94
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 92
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 89
Brake pipe excessively corroded 60
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AUE 485S is a 1998 Land Rover 101 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover 101 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 46,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 101 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AUE 485S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 101 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 28 years old, this Land Rover 101 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AUE 485S registered?

AUE 485S is a 1998 Land Rover 101, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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