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PYD 455P

1997 Land Rover 101

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,932 mi
Last recorded90,932 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 10134,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYD 455P
MakeLand Rover
Model101
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 90,932 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

damp around n/s/r hub oil seal

drivers seat damaged

slight perishing and small cuts to all tyres

Pass 8 Apr 2017 90,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

drivers seat damaged

oil leaks

slight perishing to all tyres + small cuts

Pass 29 Oct 2015 89,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 87,831 miles

cuts in tyre side-walls n/s/f and n/s/r

Pass 12 Oct 2013 86,117 miles

cuts in tyre side-walls n/s/f and n/s/r

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 84,976 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

damp around n/s/r hub oil seal

Pass 19 Oct 2011 83,143 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 29 Sep 2011 83,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 25 Aug 2011 83,130 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Clutch pedal sticks down.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 3 May 2008 82,833 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 82,546 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 81,675 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 101?

Based on 2,888 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 94
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 92
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 89
Brake pipe excessively corroded 60
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PYD 455P is a 1997 Land Rover 101 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover 101 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 34,186 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 101 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PYD 455P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 101 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover 101 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PYD 455P is a 1997 Land Rover 101, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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