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KAU 427N

1997 Land Rover 101

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,525 mi
Last recorded83,525 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 10134,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAU 427N
MakeLand Rover
Model101
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 83,525 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 82,991 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 82,991 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 81,971 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 81,971 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2011 72,528 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 70,276 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 66,691 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 62,552 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 58,840 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 52,914 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 96,311 miles

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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KAU 427N is a 1997 Land Rover 101 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KAU 427N, 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 KAU 427N registered?

KAU 427N is a 1997 Land Rover 101, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is KAU 427N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAU 427N shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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