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R422 BAC

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,179 mi
Last recorded75,179 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2010 75,179 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 75,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 66,590 miles

lower engine stabilizer defective

Pass 29 Aug 2008 63,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

play in rear diff mounting

slight corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes

Fail 29 Aug 2008 63,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

play in rear diff mounting

slight corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes

Pass 30 Aug 2007 60,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clean & protect brake pipes

rear exhaust corroding around brackets

Fail 30 Aug 2007 60,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

clean & protect brake pipes

rear exhaust corroding around brackets

Pass 31 Aug 2006 52,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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R422 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R422 BAC, 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

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What year was R422 BAC registered?

R422 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R422 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R422 BAC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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