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N138 GSG

1996 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,691 mi
Last recorded117,691 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover128,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 GSG
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 117,691 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 117,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 112,348 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 112,348 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 109,839 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 109,839 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 107,484 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 105,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak coming from rear crankshaft seal

Pass 17 Dec 2005 98,828 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 98,828 miles

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

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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N138 GSG is a 1996 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 60%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 128,692 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 N138 GSG, 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 30 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 N138 GSG registered?

N138 GSG is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N138 GSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N138 GSG shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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