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P221 PVF

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

203,679 mi
Last recorded203,679 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 PVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 203,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 203,576 miles

Emissions near the limit

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

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 199,870 miles

225 / 55 / 18 tyres fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 195,986 miles

sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2014 191,551 miles

sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2013 186,680 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 181,328 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 168,965 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 156,607 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 156,511 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 140,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 140,358 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 129,221 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 129,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 119,922 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 105,762 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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P221 PVF is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P221 PVF, 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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P221 PVF is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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