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MEU 182P

1997 Land Rover 101

Yellow Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,364 mi
Last recorded37,364 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 10134,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEU 182P
MakeLand Rover
Model101
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 37,364 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,015 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 36,581 miles

all steering ball joints have slight play

Pass 30 Aug 2013 36,283 miles

n/s wiper not clearing 100%

wear in front shockabsorber rubbers

Fail 30 Aug 2013 36,282 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

fluid residue around o/s/f drum

n/s wiper not clearing 100%

wear in front shockabsorber rubbers

Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,475 miles

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

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

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

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

slight oil leaks from both front hub oil seals

slight play in steering ball joints

Fail 31 Aug 2012 35,473 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

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

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

slight oil leaks from both front hub oil seals

slight play in steering ball joints

Pass 8 Sep 2011 34,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 34,573 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 34,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 32,830 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,679 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 101?

Based on 2,888 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 94
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 92
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 89
Brake pipe excessively corroded 60
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MEU 182P is a 1997 Land Rover 101 in Yellow with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover 101 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 34,186 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 101 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MEU 182P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 101 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover 101 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MEU 182P registered?

MEU 182P is a 1997 Land Rover 101, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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