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L50 MGG

1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,737 mi
Last recorded143,737 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover116,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 MGG
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 143,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 143,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 143,214 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 143,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 142,824 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 142,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 142,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 141,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 139,751 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 138,179 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 135,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

Fail 2 Mar 2017 135,511 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested oil light coming on (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2016 133,353 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play as marked (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play as marked (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 133,283 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 133,283 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 128,879 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 127,224 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 122,847 miles

handbake close to end of travel

Pass 26 Oct 2010 116,734 miles

Travel on handbrake.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 112,854 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 108,102 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 108,102 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 100,453 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 93,846 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 93,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

adv n/s/f and o/s/rear tyres on3mm †adv, o/s/f tyre on 2.25 mm †adv n/s/r tyre on 3.5 mm

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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L50 MGG is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 116,712 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 L50 MGG, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L50 MGG is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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