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S818 TVM

1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,708 mi
Last recorded81,708 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover116,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS818 TVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 81,708 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2010 81,657 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2010 81,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 81,276 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

electrical problem on dash unable to record mileage

Pass 3 Aug 2007 81,255 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 81,255 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 80,145 miles

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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S818 TVM is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S818 TVM, 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 S818 TVM registered?

S818 TVM is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S818 TVM safe to buy?

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