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IJZ 8159

1997 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto

Red Other 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,142 mi
Last recorded92,142 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto114,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJZ 8159
MakeLand Rover
ModelRangerover 4.0 SE Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,950cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2023 92,142 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 91,547 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 90,961 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto?

Based on 635 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
5,160
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 25
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 24
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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IJZ 8159 is a 1997 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto in Red with a 3,950cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 114,922 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 Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying IJZ 8159, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was IJZ 8159 registered?

IJZ 8159 is a 1997 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is IJZ 8159 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IJZ 8159 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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