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GIL 1256

1998 Land Rover Freelander

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,307 mi
Last recorded90,307 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Freelander97,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 1256
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2008 90,307 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 21 Sep 2007 78,235 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 73,266 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 73,266 miles

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

corrosion to all rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to front exhaust/mounting

damage to nearside front wing mirror

rear differential mounting split

Pass 22 Sep 2005 61,629 miles

damage to fron screen

damage to nearside mirror

How Reliable is the Land Rover Freelander?

Based on 4,326,495 MOT tests across 292,036 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,744
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
292,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 165,047
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 131,090
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 83,015
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79,584
Stop lamp not working 70,651
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GIL 1256 is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 97,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Freelander fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 165,047 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GIL 1256, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Freelander typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GIL 1256 registered?

GIL 1256 is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is GIL 1256 safe to buy?

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