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P131 FAO

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

132,677 mi
Last recorded132,677 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 FAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 132,677 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2011 132,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Nov 2010 126,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 126,050 miles

nearside front bumper cracked leaving sharp edges,has been taped up

rear brake pipes corrosion both sides

Pass 1 Jul 2009 122,246 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 122,246 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 108,614 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

nearside front seatbelt stalk cover missing

nearside rear tyre tread slightly worn unevenly

offside rear tyre tread slightly worn unevenly

Fail 6 Mar 2008 108,614 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

nearside front seatbelt stalk cover missing

nearside rear tyre tread slightly worn unevenly

offside rear tyre tread slightly worn unevenly

Pass 7 Mar 2007 94,522 miles

Oil leak

oil leak from o/s/r hub , may contaminate brakes

shroud missing from n/s/f seat belt buckle

Fail 7 Mar 2007 94,522 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

oil leak from o/s/r hub , may contaminate brakes

shroud missing from n/s/f seat belt buckle

Pass 17 Mar 2006 81,571 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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P131 FAO is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 122,526 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 P131 FAO, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P131 FAO?

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What year was P131 FAO registered?

P131 FAO is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P131 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P131 FAO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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