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R201 TKN

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,860 mi
Last recorded118,860 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 TKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 118,860 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 111,902 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 111,902 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 105,110 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 100,105 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 100,098 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 98,600 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 92,825 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 92,813 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 83,292 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Freelander?

Based on 4,326,495 MOT tests across 292,036 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,744
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
292,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 165,047
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 131,090
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 83,015
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79,584
Stop lamp not working 70,651
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R201 TKN is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 94,239 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Freelander fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 165,047 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R201 TKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Freelander typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R201 TKN registered?

R201 TKN is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R201 TKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R201 TKN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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