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R27 YOW

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,684 mi
Last recorded165,684 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 YOW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 165,684 miles

corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 29 Oct 2008 160,348 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 151,099 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 151,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 142,684 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 142,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 135,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight weep of power steering fluid..pipe...clutch slip noted on road test.....

Fail 12 Jan 2006 135,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight weep of power steering fluid..pipe...clutch slip noted on road test.....

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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R27 YOW is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R27 YOW, 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 R27 YOW registered?

R27 YOW is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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