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R361 OAB

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Purple Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,108 mi
Last recorded127,108 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2012 127,108 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 127,108 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 121,742 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2011 121,695 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)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

dashboard warning lamp on

Pass 23 Dec 2010 115,465 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 110,155 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 103,294 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 103,294 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 94,127 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 86,510 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 86,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

diff mounting bush defective.

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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R361 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Purple with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R361 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R361 OAB?

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What year was R361 OAB registered?

R361 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R361 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R361 OAB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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