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P142 FRS

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,233 mi
Last recorded147,233 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 FRS
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 147,233 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 142,146 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2010 142,146 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2008 124,950 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 124,870 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 112,788 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 112,788 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 97,965 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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P142 FRS is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P142 FRS, 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.

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What year was P142 FRS registered?

P142 FRS is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P142 FRS safe to buy?

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