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R214 VNP

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,469 mi
Last recorded167,469 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 VNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 167,469 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 167,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 160,327 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 160,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

zone a light crossion

Fail 12 Jan 2009 150,185 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 150,185 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 142,195 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 129,988 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 118,622 miles

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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R214 VNP is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R214 VNP, 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 R214 VNP registered?

R214 VNP is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R214 VNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R214 VNP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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