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R291 MPA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,397 mi
Last recorded109,397 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 MPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 109,397 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 106,952 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 102,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 102,928 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 99,182 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 99,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2005 95,402 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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R291 MPA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R291 MPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R291 MPA registered?

R291 MPA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R291 MPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R291 MPA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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