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J257 OAC

1991 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

132,769 mi
Last recorded132,769 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Range Rover124,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ257 OAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 132,769 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 132,733 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 132,733 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering column has excessive movement up and down under bonnet (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 132,713 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high CO high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down spline column to box (2.2.2 (a))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 132,711 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2016 132,360 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 132,360 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 131,174 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inner wing corroded

offside front spotlamp not working

offside rear drive shaft seal leaking

there is substantial surface corrosion to the underside of this vehicle

Fail 29 Aug 2012 131,174 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inner wing corroded

offside front spotlamp not working

offside rear drive shaft seal leaking

there is substantial surface corrosion to the underside of this vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2011 129,405 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inner wing corroded

there is substantial corrosion to the underside of this vehicle

Fail 31 Aug 2011 129,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inner wing corroded

there is substantial corrosion to the underside of this vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2010 127,462 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 127,462 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 125,312 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 125,312 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 123,369 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 121,716 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 121,716 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 119,580 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 118,023 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 117,980 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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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J257 OAC is a 1991 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 J257 OAC, 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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J257 OAC is a 1991 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J257 OAC shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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