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P17 AKS

1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,508 mi
Last recorded127,508 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover116,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 AKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 127,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

light under body corrosion

oil leak

slight half shaft oil leak offside front

Fail 21 Nov 2016 127,505 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

light under body corrosion

oil leak

slight half shaft oil leak offside front

Pass 24 Nov 2015 124,102 miles

under body corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 119,678 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 119,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 114,775 miles

offside front axal has slight oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2013 114,761 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front axal has slight oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 110,581 miles

Oil leak

both front drop links worn

Pass 17 Apr 2009 106,805 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 88,755 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 88,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 80,713 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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P17 AKS is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 116,712 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 P17 AKS, 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 28 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 P17 AKS registered?

P17 AKS is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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