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D997 GEN

1987 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

153,262 mi
Last recorded153,262 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2007
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Range Rover98,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD997 GEN
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2007 153,262 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 153,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

steering damper mounted in a way that is causing steering to be slightly tight

Fail 4 May 2007 153,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 148,722 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2006 148,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear door not opening

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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D997 GEN is a 1987 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 98,512 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 D997 GEN, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D997 GEN is a 1987 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 21 January 1987.

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