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P191 VGS

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,433 mi
Last recorded126,433 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 VGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 126,433 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 126,237 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 126,052 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 125,913 miles

All tyres perishing

Steering box has dampness

Steering dampener has dampness

Pass 3 Mar 2016 125,288 miles

All four tyres badly cracking

Front number plate in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering universal joint

Fail 2 Feb 2016 125,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Front steering arm to steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All four tyres badly cracking

Front exhaust blowing and rubbing on body

Front number plate in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear and centre seat belt not fully inspected

Oil leak

Slight play in steering universal joint

Steering box has dampness around it

Pass 15 Aug 2013 123,265 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 121,772 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 114,114 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 108,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 104,020 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has a small cut in wall of tyre no cords showing, slight damage.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 98,177 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 138,746 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 124,970 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 124,960 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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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P191 VGS is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 P191 VGS, 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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P191 VGS is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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