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N143 MHG

1996 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,688 mi
Last recorded177,688 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover128,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN143 MHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 177,688 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 177,688 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 168,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2019 168,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both tie bar bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both tie bar bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak at near side hub

Pass 10 May 2018 158,017 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 158,017 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 153,510 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 148,453 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 137,555 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 126,562 miles

n/s and o/s steps corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2014 126,562 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s and o/s steps corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2013 126,468 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 126,468 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 126,295 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 123,873 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 122,813 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 119,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 119,144 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 117,991 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 117,991 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 113,911 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 113,771 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2006 111,145 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 111,145 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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N143 MHG is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N143 MHG, 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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N143 MHG is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 7 February 1996.

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