MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,029 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
Front tyres perishing
Front tyres wearing on inner edge
Oil leak ()
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 ()
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Coolant leak ()
Front tyres wearing on inner edge
Oil leak ()
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
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
exhaust system is a little rusty
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Land Rover Rangerover?
Based on 2,667 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R500 RVR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R500 RVR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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