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MCB 78

1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

134,193 mi
Last recorded134,193 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover116,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCB 78
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 134,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear underwing forward lower section holed

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 133,589 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 133,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished /small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 133,267 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 132,545 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 132,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached link ball joint retaining nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 131,046 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 130,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front underfloor inner sill section corroded/holed

Nearside Rear underfloor inner sill section corroded / holed

Pass 31 Aug 2018 130,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

forward +rear nearside underfloor inner sill areas corroded / holed

Fail 28 Aug 2018 130,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

forward +rear nearside underfloor inner sill areas corroded / holed

Pass 31 Jul 2017 129,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear steering bar (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn / perished

Pass 8 Aug 2016 127,933 miles

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

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

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

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

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2015 127,584 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2014 126,906 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 125,985 miles

rear steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 9 May 2012 124,525 miles

front brake pads worn

rear brake pads worn close to limit

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2011 123,308 miles

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

Jacking points in poor condition

Fail 16 Apr 2010 116,651 miles

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

Jacking points in poor condition

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 116,651 miles

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

Jacking points in poor condition

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 107,623 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 107,623 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 98,431 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 98,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 89,790 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 88,890 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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MCB 78 is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MCB 78, 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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MCB 78 is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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