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P149 BUB

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,513 mi
Last recorded144,513 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 BUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 144,513 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 143,129 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 137,642 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 127,189 miles

advise heavey cororsion on all underside of vehicle (not holed)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 116,202 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 112,239 miles

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 2 Nov 2010 107,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

oil on min

Fail 6 Nov 2009 102,912 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s n/s floor 2 sill holed by corrosion

o/s n/s front tie bar front and rear bushes splitting

oil leak rear n/s hub

Pass 6 Nov 2009 102,912 miles

o/s n/s front tie bar front and rear bushes splitting

oil leak rear n/s hub

o/s n/s floor 2 sill holed by corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2008 97,015 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 92,654 miles

oil leak rear n/s hub

Pass 27 Oct 2006 86,791 miles

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

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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P149 BUB is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 P149 BUB, 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 P149 BUB registered?

P149 BUB is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P149 BUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P149 BUB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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