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S538 RAH

1998 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,524 mi
Last recorded160,524 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto122,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 RAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelRangerover 4.0 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 160,524 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 148,624 miles

N/S wiper blade deteriorated.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2011 138,550 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 138,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 130,053 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 125,524 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 122,835 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 122,833 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

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

Nsr fog light not working

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

Washers poor and wipers smear slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2007 117,454 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 117,447 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 111,460 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 111,347 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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S538 RAH is a 1998 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 122,622 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 Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S538 RAH, 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 28 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 S538 RAH registered?

S538 RAH is a 1998 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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