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J66 RWG

1996 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

140,682 mi
Last recorded140,682 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover128,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 RWG
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 140,682 miles

Central Front chips in screen

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 139,834 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 138,860 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive damp with fule ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 137,629 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 136,130 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 May 2021 135,243 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 134,213 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 132,915 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 132,915 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 131,501 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 130,280 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish in tread.

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish in tread.

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish in tread.

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish in tread.

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

Pass 3 May 2016 128,864 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish in tread area.

Front tyres wearing on inside edges.

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

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

Offside front brake slight bind.

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

Pass 15 May 2015 126,516 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 126,516 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 123,634 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Slight oil leak from O/S/F axle

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

Pass 20 May 2013 120,588 miles

Oil leak from O/S/F axle oil seal

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 120,548 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak from O/S/F axle oil seal

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 117,639 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 117,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 114,607 miles

N/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

O/S/R tyre worn low on inner edge

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 110,696 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 105,684 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 101,453 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 101,453 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 94,025 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 86,755 miles

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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J66 RWG is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 128,692 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J66 RWG, 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 30 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J66 RWG registered?

J66 RWG is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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