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L8 NJJ

1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,338 mi
Last recorded157,338 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover116,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 NJJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 157,338 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged internal ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 157,338 miles

Emissions not tested Due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Generally very corroded, blowing in several places (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Spanner arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior mirror insecure ()

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 152,743 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 147,331 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 142,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 136,598 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 136,598 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 129,316 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 122,647 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 11,477 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 108,799 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2010 108,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centra exhaust rubber mount needs refitting

engine oil leak rear of engine

front and rear brake disc slight rust build up

slight exhaust blow in front of first silencer

Pass 7 Jun 2008 102,491 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 102,487 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2007 95,770 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 95,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2006 207,482 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 May 2006 207,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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L8 NJJ is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L8 NJJ, 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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L8 NJJ is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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