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P16 MTC

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,106 mi
Last recorded95,106 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 MTC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 95,106 miles

Nearside Inner sills corroded

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 95,106 miles

engine oil leaks

slight leak of grease from o/s outer cv boot

slight play in all steering balljoints

Pass 8 Aug 2014 95,106 miles

1.oil leaks 2.both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2013 94,901 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 92,912 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 89,492 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 89,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Jul 2010 83,400 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 7 Jul 2009 75,072 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 67,046 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 65,864 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 65,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2006 63,559 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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P16 MTC is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P16 MTC, 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 P16 MTC registered?

P16 MTC is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P16 MTC safe to buy?

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