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R414 RTS

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,994 mi
Last recorded145,994 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 RTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 145,994 miles

both sills welded at rear and coated in thick coat of sealer not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Apr 2016 145,993 miles

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

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

both sills welded at rear and coated in thick coat of sealer not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Mar 2016 145,984 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)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 139,836 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 139,805 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2014 134,229 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 134,197 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

prop-shaft balance weight incomplete

Pass 4 Mar 2013 131,860 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear diff bushes have play

Fail 26 Feb 2013 131,793 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear diff bushes have play

Pass 28 Feb 2012 128,225 miles

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

alternator drive belt poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2011 123,533 miles

Oil leak

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside front brake disc pitted

offside front brake disc pitted

Fail 2 Mar 2011 123,502 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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)

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

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

nearside front brake disc pitted

offside front brake disc pitted

Pass 17 Dec 2009 119,818 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 16 Dec 2009 119,785 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Nov 2008 112,263 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 112,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 105,928 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 105,923 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 97,617 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 97,615 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 88,228 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 88,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R414 RTS is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R414 RTS, 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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R414 RTS is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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