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R50 NJP

1997 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,922 mi
Last recorded112,922 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto114,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 NJP
MakeLand Rover
ModelRangerover 4.0 SE Auto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 112,922 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 112,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 112,731 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 112,434 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2009 112,637 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2008 112,456 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 112,456 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 108,439 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 108,437 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto?

Based on 635 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
5,160
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 25
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 24
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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R50 NJP is a 1997 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto in Silver with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 114,922 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 4.0 SE Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R50 NJP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R50 NJP is a 1997 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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