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JEU 661N

1997 Land Rover 101

Black Petrol 3525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

25,315 mi
Last recorded25,315 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 10134,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEU 661N
MakeLand Rover
Model101
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,525cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 25,315 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

extensive free play at steering wheel advise rectification

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2012 24,739 miles

maximum free play allowed at steering wheel

Fail 14 Aug 2012 24,733 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

maximum free play allowed at steering wheel

Pass 11 Aug 2011 24,617 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both number plates starting to deteriorate

offside outer stoplight not working

Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,704 miles

general corrosion to underside

handbrake very stiff to release

Fail 9 Apr 2010 23,698 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

general corrosion to underside

handbrake very stiff to release

Pass 4 Apr 2008 22,485 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 22,477 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,449 miles

service brake performance measured by decelometre and is at minimum requirement of 50%

Fail 26 Mar 2007 21,449 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2005 19,976 miles

slight movement on steering box shaft/please tighten

How Reliable is the Land Rover 101?

Based on 2,888 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 94
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 92
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 89
Brake pipe excessively corroded 60
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JEU 661N is a 1997 Land Rover 101 in Black with a 3,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover 101 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 34,186 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 101 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JEU 661N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 101 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover 101 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JEU 661N registered?

JEU 661N is a 1997 Land Rover 101, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is JEU 661N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEU 661N shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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