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P287 BNW

1997 Land Rover Unknown

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,523 mi
Last recorded55,523 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Unknown106,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 BNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 55,523 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 48,894 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 48,693 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 47,583 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked

both front brake pipe touching on lock to lock

Fail 16 Mar 2016 47,572 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front tyre cracked

both front brake pipe touching on lock to lock

How Reliable is the Land Rover Unknown?

Based on 8,941 MOT tests across 2,560 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
4,412
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
2,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
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P287 BNW is a 1997 Land Rover Unknown in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 106,226 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P287 BNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P287 BNW registered?

P287 BNW is a 1997 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P287 BNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P287 BNW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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