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N229 OGC

1996 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto

Green Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,780 mi
Last recorded186,780 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto119,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 OGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRangerover 4.0 SE Auto
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 186,780 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 173,637 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2011 173,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2011 173,502 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 167,246 miles

both sides front tortion bar bushes wearing/rear brake pipes corroding/both sides step supports corroding

Fail 4 Jan 2010 167,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear 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 2 May 2008 149,450 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 144,264 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 133,626 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto?

Based on 635 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
5,160
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 25
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 24
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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N229 OGC is a 1996 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto in Green with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 119,119 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 Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N229 OGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N229 OGC is a 1996 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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