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J397 FGU

1991 Land Rover Range Rover

White Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,142 mi
Last recorded138,142 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Range Rover124,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ397 FGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 138,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all four tyres cracking baddly

Fail 27 Sep 2016 138,142 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all four tyres cracking baddly

Pass 29 Sep 2015 138,092 miles

Windscreen has damage outside swept area

Fail 29 Sep 2015 138,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 11 Jun 2014 138,092 miles

Windscreen has damage outside swept area

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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J397 FGU is a 1991 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J397 FGU, 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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What year was J397 FGU registered?

J397 FGU is a 1991 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 27 September 1991.

Is J397 FGU safe to buy?

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