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R304 NGC

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,812 mi
Last recorded86,812 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 NGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 86,812 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

front brake pads low

n/s mirror damaged

various suspension bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 8 Aug 2011 82,833 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 82,726 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 77,977 miles

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

n/s/r brake back plate damp

Fail 28 Jul 2010 77,977 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r brake back plate damp

Pass 22 Jul 2009 72,740 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 72,738 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 69,004 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 64,480 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 64,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 56,234 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 56,233 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 49,098 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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R304 NGC is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R304 NGC, 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 R304 NGC registered?

R304 NGC is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R304 NGC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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