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R522 BAC

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,478 mi
Last recorded109,478 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 109,478 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody and inner sills etc advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both front/rear subframes and suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in rear diff bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 109,469 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 109,459 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 109,401 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 109,336 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 109,334 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 108,177 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 104,682 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 100,131 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 95,574 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 91,332 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 86,043 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 80,023 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 80,023 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 73,571 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 66,945 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 61,771 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 61,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 55,638 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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R522 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R522 BAC, 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

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What year was R522 BAC registered?

R522 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R522 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R522 BAC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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