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R863 ECR

1997 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,076 mi
Last recorded123,076 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
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

RegistrationR863 ECR
MakeLand Rover
ModelRangerover 4.0 SE Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2012 123,076 miles

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

front wipers slightly split

Pass 23 Sep 2011 117,926 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Sep 2010 114,513 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 110,898 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 107,867 miles

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

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

front and rear brake hoses covered with plastic coil cant inspect compleatly

n/s h/light wiper not working

oil leaks from engine

Pass 25 Sep 2007 102,948 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 95,485 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2005 85,907 miles

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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R863 ECR is a 1997 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R863 ECR, 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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What year was R863 ECR registered?

R863 ECR is a 1997 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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