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R898 MCF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,683 mi
Last recorded113,683 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 MCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2013 113,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 113,683 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 106,873 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 98,319 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 98,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 69,690 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s door step clamp come away, rear door will not open, service brake only just pass advise brake inspection.

Fail 18 Oct 2008 69,690 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s door step clamp come away, rear door will not open, service brake only just pass advise brake inspection.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 66,870 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 59,597 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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R898 MCF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R898 MCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R898 MCF registered?

R898 MCF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R898 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R898 MCF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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