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M50 KGG

1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover116,712 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 KGG
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

all rear seat belt buckle plastic shrouds damaged but seat belts still functioning as intended

Fail 3 Feb 2017

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

all rear seat belt buckle plastic shrouds damaged but seat belts still functioning as intended

Pass 3 Feb 2016 190,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear seat belt buckles are missing there casings

Pass 20 Jan 2015 184,623 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 172,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Oct 2013 172,700 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Oct 2012 172,487 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 172,480 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 167,196 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 13 Jan 2010 160,511 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 151,270 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 151,269 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 144,557 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 132,793 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 102,730 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 102,565 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

emissions not done due to leak in exhaust

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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M50 KGG is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M50 KGG, 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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M50 KGG is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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