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P169 AWU

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

169,492 mi
Last recorded169,492 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 AWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2018 169,492 miles

Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail both front airbags (2.4.D.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Towbar component insecure elec socket (6.6.1)

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2018 169,492 miles

Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail both front airbags (2.4.D.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Towbar component insecure elec socket (6.6.1)

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2011 168,413 miles

dents and scratches to body panels

engine noisy

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

nail in o/s/r tyre and cuts in side wall

slight play in steering system

varius oil leaks

Pass 5 Mar 2010 158,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 158,320 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 149,848 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 138,870 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 138,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 126,065 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 126,050 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2007 126,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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P169 AWU is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P169 AWU, 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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P169 AWU is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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