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BRN 2R

1997 Land Rover 101

Beige Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,026 mi
Last recorded44,026 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 10134,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRN 2R
MakeLand Rover
Model101
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 44,026 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi ferulle rusty

Nearside swival seal leaking

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake flexi ferulle rusty

Offside swival seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake flexi ferulle rusty

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 27 Jul 2018 44,026 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front brake flexi ferulle rusty

Nearside swival seal leaking

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake flexi ferulle rusty

Offside swival seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake flexi ferulle rusty

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front propshaft sliding joint worn

nearside front swival seal weeping

offside front swival seal weepimg

steering relay weeping

Fail 16 Jun 2015 43,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front propshaft sliding joint worn

nearside front swival seal weeping

offside front swival seal weepimg

steering relay weeping

Pass 10 Jun 2014 43,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front axle hub seals slightly weeping

nearside front tyre starting to perish

steering box has slight play

Fail 10 Jun 2014 43,535 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering box has slight play

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front axle hub seals slightly weeping

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Aug 2012 42,488 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 461,699 miles

corrosion in many suspention units

general corrosion through out

Fail 2 Aug 2011 41,699 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion in many suspention units

general corrosion through out

Pass 25 Jun 2010 40,807 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 40,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 39,909 miles

Play in both front track rod ends (marked).

Fail 15 Aug 2008 39,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Play in both front track rod ends (marked).

Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,179 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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BRN 2R is a 1997 Land Rover 101 in Beige with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover 101 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 34,186 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 101 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BRN 2R, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover 101 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BRN 2R registered?

BRN 2R is a 1997 Land Rover 101, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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