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N16 LRR

1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,627 mi
Last recorded100,627 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover116,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 LRR
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 100,627 miles

Coolant leak ()

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Heavy corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside mud flap insecure

Offside front hub oil leak

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule upper pipes, both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear bumper support corroded

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 100,607 miles

Fuel system component leaking leak at front of fuel tank/pipe unions or fittings (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill, close to body mounting, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Heavy corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside mud flap insecure

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside front hub oil leak

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule upper pipes, both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear bumper support corroded

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 100,362 miles

Heatshield loose

Heavy corrosion under vehicle

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 100,243 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

heavy corrosion present under vehicle

o/s seatbelt clasp missing

Pass 8 Dec 2020 99,750 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

heavy corrosion present underneath

o/s seat belt clasp casing missing

Pass 10 Dec 2019 99,096 miles

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

heavy corrosion present under vehicle

o/s seat belt clasp casing missing

Pass 28 Nov 2018 98,466 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged and rear cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine ,o/s front axle and transmission damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 97,488 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails /cross members (6.1.B.2)

oil leaks

Fail 21 Nov 2017 97,487 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails /cross members (6.1.B.2)

oil leaks

Pass 2 Dec 2016 97,487 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 97,485 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

oil leaks

Fail 27 Nov 2015 97,485 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

oil leaks

Pass 20 Nov 2014 97,381 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front and rear off side hub casings damp

exhaust corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underbody corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Nov 2013 97,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

underside heavly corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2013 97,248 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

underside heavly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 96,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

vehicle not sitting level

Fail 9 Nov 2012 96,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

vehicle not sitting level

Pass 3 Nov 2011 94,521 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

centre stop light has one light inoperative

Pass 3 Dec 2010 93,775 miles

Both front and rear tyre worn low (2mm)

Exhaust midbox outer skin peeling

Front brake discs worn

Front diff leaking slightly

General chassis corrossion

General exhaust corrossion

General underbody corrossion

Offside front seatbelt clasp outer casing missing

Offside rear brake disc corroding

Rear number plate deteriorating

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Slight oil leak on engine

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Slight play in steering ball joints

Pass 25 Jan 2010 90,957 miles

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

Offside Front 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 20 Jan 2009 85,123 miles

slight oil leak on offside front drive shaft seal exhaust slight deterioation

Pass 29 Jan 2008 79,973 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 73,965 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 67,195 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 67,181 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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N16 LRR is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue 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 N16 LRR, 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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N16 LRR is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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