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G13 RES

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

221,470 mi
Last recorded221,470 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 RES
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 221,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak from front of engine

Fail 21 Aug 2015 221,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak from front of engine

Pass 17 Jul 2014 202,427 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

fuel tank filler neck badly perished

Fail 16 Jul 2014 202,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

abs wireing rubbing on front nearside & offside wheels

fuel tank filler neck badly perished

Pass 16 Jul 2013 186,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 177,367 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 170,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Feb 2010 158,199 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 158,199 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

fuel filler neck heavily perishied

slight play n,s,f o,s,f track rod ends

Pass 6 Feb 2009 148,235 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 143,299 miles

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

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

nearside rear seat belt reciver outer casing damaged.(not affecting operation)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 143,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside rear seat belt reciver outer casing damaged.(not affecting operation)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 132,850 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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G13 RES is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G13 RES, 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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G13 RES is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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