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R500 RVR

1998 Land Rover Rangerover

Blue Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

205,029 mi
Last recorded205,029 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Rangerover112,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 RVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelRangerover
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 205,029 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 190,562 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front tyres perishing

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 190,546 miles

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

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing clasp (5.1.1)

Coolant leak ()

Front tyres perishing

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 187,575 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 179,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced chip on lens (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 170,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres are wearing low on the inside edges

engine is leaking coolent

Pass 25 Jul 2013 161,285 miles

exhaust system is a little rusty

Fail 24 Jul 2013 161,285 miles

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 system is a little rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2012 153,817 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 153,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 145,883 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 145,883 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 135,993 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 135,992 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 127,135 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

centre seat belt buckle casig separated not affecting operation

Pass 21 Aug 2009 127,135 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

centre seat belt buckle casig separated not affecting operation

Pass 5 Nov 2008 64,902 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Rangerover?

Based on 2,667 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
5,219
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 66
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
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R500 RVR is a 1998 Land Rover Rangerover in Blue with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Rangerover models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 112,524 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 Rangerover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R500 RVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Rangerover typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 28 years old, this Land Rover Rangerover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R500 RVR registered?

R500 RVR is a 1998 Land Rover Rangerover, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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