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GFB 334W

1997 Land Rover 101

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,983 mi
Last recorded7,983 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 10134,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFB 334W
MakeLand Rover
Model101
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 7,983 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal spongy operation/long travel

electrical wiring deteriorated in places

Pass 4 Jun 2015 7,979 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

electrical wiring poor in places

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 7,978 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

electrical wiring poor in places

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 7,930 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 7,930 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear lights on all the time.

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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GFB 334W is a 1997 Land Rover 101 in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GFB 334W, 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 GFB 334W registered?

GFB 334W is a 1997 Land Rover 101, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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