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BAZ 7290

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

215,170 mi
Last recorded215,170 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 7290
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 215,170 miles

Oil leak.

Off side front side light dull.

Both front tyres getting low.

Front brake discs getting worn.

Metal part of front brake flexs getting perished.

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

Rear chassis rails getting corroded.

Some play at steering wheel.

Suspension air bags getting perished.

Tow bar bracket getting corroded.

Unable to assess rear inner brake pad thickness.

Windscreen chiped.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 212,832 miles

engine oil leak

front and rear chassis rails and outriggers getting corroded

front and rear suspension air bags getting perished

front number plate laminates getting separated

metal part of front and rear flexes getting corroded

poor image nearside headlamp

small chip nearside headlamp

small chip offside windscreen

some play offside bottom balljoint

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Fail 28 May 2012 212,811 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear chassis rails and outriggers getting corroded

metal part of front and rear flexes getting corroded

poor image nearside headlamp

rear shocker top mounting brackets getting corroded

small chip offside windscreen

Pass 8 Jan 2010 206,959 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 206,959 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 195,943 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 181,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 181,484 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 4 May 2006 169,396 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 169,396 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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BAZ 7290 is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BAZ 7290, 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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BAZ 7290 is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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