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JHE 160N

1998 Land Rover 101

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,274 mi
Last recorded48,274 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover 10146,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHE 160N
MakeLand Rover
Model101
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 48,274 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 48,274 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 47,261 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering damper mount ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 47,261 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering damper mount ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 45,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 45,539 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 45,521 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 44,655 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 44,652 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 44,531 miles

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

Oil leak

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2013 44,369 miles

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

both rear leaf spring rear hanger area rusty

chassis and suspension components rusty

slight bind offside rear brake

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Jul 2007 43,811 miles

gearbox oil leak, rear diff oil leak, front diff oil leak

o/s and n/s front tractor joints slight oil leak

rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in rear propshaft fore and aft u/js

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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JHE 160N is a 1998 Land Rover 101 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover 101 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 46,014 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 JHE 160N, 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 28 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 JHE 160N registered?

JHE 160N is a 1998 Land Rover 101, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is JHE 160N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHE 160N shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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