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P18 NJC

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,505 mi
Last recorded169,505 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 NJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 169,505 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 166,552 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 165,816 miles

Fuel filter by-passed

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Incorrect fuel pump fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2013 165,816 miles

Fuel filter by-passed

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Incorrect fuel pump fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2013 165,774 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel filter by-passed

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Incorrect fuel pump fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2012 157,389 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 152,738 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

near side disc scored

Pass 14 Oct 2011 142,339 miles

power steering pipes slightly damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 137,450 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 2 Oct 2010 137,441 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 133,601 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low tread not below limits at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f tyre getting low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

o/s/r brake discs slight surface rust not scored,pitted or worn to x/s at time of test.

slight engine oil leak o/s/f.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 128,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 124,883 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 119,630 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 119,630 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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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P18 NJC is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P18 NJC, 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 P18 NJC registered?

P18 NJC is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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