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R208 BAC

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,323 mi
Last recorded138,323 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 138,323 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 130,264 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 121,332 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 113,699 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 107,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s rear light lense cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2008 107,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear light lense cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2007 97,030 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 96,898 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

rear differential mounting broken.

Pass 12 Jun 2006 87,240 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2006 87,240 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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R208 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,997cc diesel 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 R208 BAC, 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 R208 BAC registered?

R208 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R208 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 BAC 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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