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B19 KCB

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,212 mi
Last recorded138,212 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 KCB
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 138,212 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 138,212 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 137,952 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2020 137,652 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2020 137,652 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 135,236 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 134,701 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 131,657 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 127,550 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 127,550 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear brake pipes corroded

slight movement in steering shaft

Pass 22 May 2014 125,029 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside and offside front door windows tinted

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 May 2014 125,028 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside and offside front door windows tinted

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 102,861 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 99,637 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 94,557 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 94,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 87,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 82,445 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 76,773 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 76,773 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 70,525 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Handbrake close to stop

Fail 7 Dec 2006 70,525 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Handbrake close to stop

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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B19 KCB is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 B19 KCB, 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 B19 KCB registered?

B19 KCB is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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