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S978 JBA

1998 Land Rover Unknown

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,462 mi
Last recorded98,462 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Unknown88,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS978 JBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2023 98,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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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S978 JBA is a 1998 Land Rover Unknown in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 88,467 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 S978 JBA, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S978 JBA registered?

S978 JBA is a 1998 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S978 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S978 JBA shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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