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P221 WGO

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,750 mi
Last recorded167,750 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 WGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 167,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 159,914 miles

Coolant leak coolant hose ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Oil leak axle ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

traction control light comes on when brake peddle is pressed

Fail 28 Oct 2016 159,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak coolant hose ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Oil leak axle ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

traction control light comes on when brake peddle is pressed

Pass 17 Oct 2015 149,685 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 139,952 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 134,663 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 133,360 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 130,595 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 130,557 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 127,893 miles

slight brake binding n/s front

Fail 28 Sep 2010 127,893 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

slight brake binding n/s front

Pass 20 Oct 2009 125,791 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 119,148 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 119,148 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 104,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

top of windoow screen craked

Pass 15 Dec 2006 91,342 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 83,239 miles

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

front brake pads getting close

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 WGO is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WGO, 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 P221 WGO registered?

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

Is P221 WGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P221 WGO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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