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SWP 398P

1997 Land Rover 101

Green Lpg 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,135 mi
Last recorded44,135 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 10134,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWP 398P
MakeLand Rover
Model101
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 44,135 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 44,135 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 43,454 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 43,107 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,285 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 38,588 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 38,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 38,562 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2007 37,149 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 32,103 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 101?

Based on 2,888 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 94
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 92
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 89
Brake pipe excessively corroded 60
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SWP 398P is a 1997 Land Rover 101 in Green with a 3,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover 101 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 34,186 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 101 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SWP 398P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 101 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover 101 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SWP 398P registered?

SWP 398P is a 1997 Land Rover 101, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is SWP 398P safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWP 398P shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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