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M1 VBH

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

265,248 mi
Last recorded265,248 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 VBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 265,248 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 265,235 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank cradle severely corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2023 265,199 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 265,165 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill corroded.

Offside Rear Fuel tank strap corroded.

Pass 22 Apr 2021 260,987 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 254,730 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 254,725 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 248,415 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear air springs deteriorated

fuel tank mounting cradle corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 242,610 miles

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

all air springs deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2017 242,605 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

all air springs deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2016 227,598 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 210,836 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

windscreen cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2014 193,670 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 183,681 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 177,815 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 177,815 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 164,947 miles

nearside rear forward exhaust rubber broken

offside rear forward exhaust rubber broken

Fail 18 Jul 2011 164,947 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear forward exhaust rubber broken

offside rear forward exhaust hanger broken

Pass 10 Jul 2010 155,009 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 154,956 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 145,064 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 30 Jun 2008 134,774 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 134,715 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 120,726 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 110,405 miles

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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M1 VBH is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 122,526 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 M1 VBH, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M1 VBH registered?

M1 VBH is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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