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P180 FAO

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

207,439 mi
Last recorded207,439 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 FAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 207,439 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2014 207,439 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 199,993 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 195,520 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 186,247 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 179,618 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2010 179,087 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak (cooler)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 169,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 157,612 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 145,145 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 145,145 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)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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P180 FAO is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P180 FAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P180 FAO registered?

P180 FAO is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P180 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P180 FAO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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