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B16 ABW

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Lpg 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,822 mi
Last recorded144,822 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 ABW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 144,822 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 140,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 134,618 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 128,540 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 122,067 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 118,709 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 118,335 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 116,539 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 114,118 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 107,931 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 100,528 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 93,220 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 88,855 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 88,840 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 85,313 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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B16 ABW is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 4,554cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B16 ABW, 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 B16 ABW registered?

B16 ABW is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for B16 ABW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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