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P196 VFA

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

167,610 mi
Last recorded167,610 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 VFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 167,610 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper shock mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 130,174 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level on minimum (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has slight vertical movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged nearside and offside (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 3 May 2018 129,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both top shock mounts (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 122,162 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak diffs ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 111,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 101,331 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 99,287 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 91,339 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 91,339 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 81,950 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 81,640 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 75,334 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 75,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 68,866 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 62,365 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 53,704 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 45,513 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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P196 VFA is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P196 VFA, 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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P196 VFA is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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