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FXC 831L

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,623 mi
Last recorded45,623 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXC 831L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 45,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 45,610 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill as chalked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill as chalked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill as chalked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as chalked (access via front of rear wheel arch void) (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 45,520 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 45,359 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 May 2012 45,059 miles

N/S mirror missing

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2011 44,905 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front swivels slightly leaking

Fail 2 Jun 2011 44,905 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front swivels slightly leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2010 44,537 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 44,388 miles

oil seepage from both front hub swivels

Pass 25 Jul 2008 44,251 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 44,122 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 44,121 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 43,872 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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FXC 831L is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FXC 831L, 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 FXC 831L registered?

FXC 831L is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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