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P179 BUB

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,529 mi
Last recorded121,529 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 BUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 121,529 miles

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

rattle from o/s catylist

Fail 30 Jan 2012 121,484 miles

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

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

rattle from o/s catylist

Pass 14 Feb 2011 116,183 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 105,810 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 105,804 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 92,169 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 92,163 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 80,246 miles

fuel cap flap open

long travel on handbrake

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 23 Apr 2007 73,680 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 73,674 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2006 66,597 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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P179 BUB is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P179 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 P179 BUB registered?

P179 BUB is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P179 BUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P179 BUB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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