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R460 FNG

1997 Land Rover Pick Up

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,959 mi
Last recorded167,959 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Pick Up191,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 FNG
MakeLand Rover
ModelPick Up
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2022 167,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in floor osr above shock mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount corroded off of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside very corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake test not done due to dangerous condition of rear axle/chasssis area

Pass 13 Dec 2021 167,417 miles

all 4 suspension airbags perishing and cracking

chassis and underbody freshly undersealed

Fail 8 Dec 2021 167,402 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic mechanism cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

all 4 suspension airbags perishing and cracking

chassis and underbody freshly undersealed

Pass 6 Nov 2020 166,446 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 166,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member over top of exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened All four front lock nuts have no thread passing through the nylock (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Both rear suspension air bags (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 165,009 miles

Nearside Front upper & lower ball joint gaiters perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 163,825 miles

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion on underbody but not structural

misting of oil or fuel around fuel pump

Fail 24 Oct 2017 163,815 miles

Additional braking device insecure o/s/f brake pipe flexy (3.6.I.1)

Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play track rod/tie rod end attatched to steering idler (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion on underbody but not structural

misting of oil or fuel around fuel pump

Pass 13 May 2016 160,108 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 146,075 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 143,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both wiper blades dont clear screen effectively

exhaust in poor condition/blowing

play in steering joints x4

Pass 11 May 2013 136,952 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 136,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 127,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 114,186 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 114,186 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 107,230 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Mar 2009 107,230 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Sep 2007 97,006 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 87,998 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

How Reliable is the Land Rover Pick Up?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
629
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 72
Stop lamp not working 69
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 55
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R460 FNG is a 1997 Land Rover Pick Up in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 191,556 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 Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R460 FNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Pick Up is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R460 FNG is a 1997 Land Rover Pick Up, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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