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M700 APL

1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,043 mi
Last recorded119,043 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover116,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM700 APL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 119,043 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 115,469 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 112,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jan 2013 112,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 106,534 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 100,195 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 99,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 95,854 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 95,581 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 95,581 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)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 91,688 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 87,585 miles

nearside rear seat belt has part of outer missing (but still works).

Pass 28 Jul 2005 83,150 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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M700 APL is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M700 APL, 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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What year was M700 APL registered?

M700 APL is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is M700 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M700 APL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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