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R966 XBT

1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

133,549 mi
Last recorded133,549 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover116,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 XBT
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 133,549 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 127,899 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 125,569 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 122,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 120,310 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 115,279 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 110,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Diff stabiliser rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Diff stabiliser rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 109,440 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

slight corrosion on offside and nearside inner sills

Fail 12 Jul 2017 109,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside door mirror cracked

slight corrosion on offside and nearside inner sills

Pass 18 Jul 2016 106,704 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 104,683 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 103,031 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 101,572 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 98,455 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 94,834 miles

ENGINE BREATHER PIPE SPLIT

FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE PERRISHED

LARGE OIL LEAK

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

REAR PADS WEARING THIN

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON DOWN PIPES

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STEARING JOINTS

Pass 3 Sep 2010 92,047 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear brake disc pitting

Fail 2 Sep 2010 92,045 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear brake disc pitting

Pass 10 Jun 2009 87,500 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear suspension bellows perrished

Fail 9 Jun 2009 87,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

both rear suspension bellows perrished

Pass 1 May 2008 84,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 82,461 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES APPEAR TO BE STUCK ON TOP OF OTHER NUMBER PLATES

Pass 21 Apr 2006 81,258 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 81,258 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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R966 XBT is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 116,712 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R966 XBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R966 XBT registered?

R966 XBT is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 10 January 1998.

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