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MDZ 6688

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,391 mi
Last recorded177,391 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDZ 6688
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 177,391 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 171,714 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 171,714 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 162,232 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 151,819 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 151,750 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 139,891 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 139,891 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 130,524 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 123,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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MDZ 6688 is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MDZ 6688, 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 MDZ 6688 registered?

MDZ 6688 is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is MDZ 6688 safe to buy?

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