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R580 GGE

1997 Land Rover Freelander

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,701 mi
Last recorded118,701 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 GGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 118,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 118,671 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 115,624 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 111,030 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 111,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 105,868 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 101,106 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 101,106 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 May 2007 99,366 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 96,858 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 96,850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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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R580 GGE is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R580 GGE, 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.

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R580 GGE is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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