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R311 OAB

1997 Land Rover Freelander

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,292 mi
Last recorded111,292 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 111,292 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 105,520 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 99,532 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

rear diff box oil leak

rear exhaust joint blowing

bad oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2011 99,532 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

rear diff box oil leak

rear exhaust joint blowing

bad oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 92,379 miles

Oil leak

diff leak

r/ sus components corroding

prop shaft fouling bodyr/ diff bush worn

Fail 20 Sep 2010 92,369 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

diff leak

r/ sus components corroding

prop shaft fouling bodyr/ diff bush worn

Pass 21 Sep 2009 86,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

gearbox and diff leak

offside track rod end slightly worn

rear suspension components corroding

slight wear on nearside wiper

Pass 20 Sep 2008 78,651 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2008 78,483 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2007 71,684 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 64,923 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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R311 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R311 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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R311 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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