MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,748 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner 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.
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R242 GBS is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R242 GBS, 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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How do I check the history of R242 GBS?
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What year was R242 GBS registered?
R242 GBS is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 22 December 1997.
Is R242 GBS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R242 GBS shows 3 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.
Does R242 GBS have outstanding finance?
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