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R272 OAB

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,093 mi
Last recorded115,093 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 115,093 miles

Center stop not working

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

diff mounting

Fail 4 Jun 2009 115,093 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Center stop not working

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

diff mounting

Fail 10 Jun 2008 110,081 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 110,081 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 104,452 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 103,970 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 101,084 miles

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

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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R272 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R272 OAB, 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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R272 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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