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J196 SDU

1991 Land Rover Range Rover

Bronze Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,291 mi
Last recorded166,291 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Range Rover124,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ196 SDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1991
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 166,291 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 159,333 miles

A more perminant solution to the corrosion on the outer sills would be recomended.

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre has a small cut in the sidewall.

Offside rear wheel (front side) arch corroded.

Outer rear wheel arches are missing.

Power Steering leak.

Slight corrosion to the boot floor.

Slight corrosion to the offside rear quarter panel

Fail 26 Apr 2011 159,291 miles

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

A more perminant solution to the corrosion on the outer sills would be recomended.

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

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

Offside rear tyre has a small cut in the sidewall.

Offside rear wheel (front side) arch corroded.

Outer rear wheel arches are missing.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power Steering leak.

Slight corrosion to the boot floor.

Slight corrosion to the offside rear quarter panel

Pass 1 Feb 2010 15,478 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 15,468 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 145,715 miles

corrosion perforation of both rear wheel arches also corrosion under l/h/r pillar.Advise weld repair of all areas.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 144,313 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 142,967 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 142,967 miles

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

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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J196 SDU is a 1991 Land Rover Range Rover in Bronze with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 124,412 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 J196 SDU, 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 35 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J196 SDU is a 1991 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 20 November 1991.

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