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R895 OUS

1997 Land Rover Unknown

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,741 mi
Last recorded142,741 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Unknown106,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 OUS
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 142,741 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 141,530 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 133,518 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 131,086 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering box oil leaking

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 131,086 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering box oil leaking

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Land Rover Unknown?

Based on 8,941 MOT tests across 2,560 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
4,412
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
2,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
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R895 OUS is a 1997 Land Rover Unknown in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 106,226 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R895 OUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R895 OUS registered?

R895 OUS is a 1997 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R895 OUS safe to buy?

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