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R492 XKR

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,343 mi
Last recorded121,343 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 XKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2009 121,343 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 121,343 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 116,226 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 116,266 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 110,347 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 105,486 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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R492 XKR is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R492 XKR, 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 R492 XKR?

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What year was R492 XKR registered?

R492 XKR is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R492 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R492 XKR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R492 XKR have outstanding finance?

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