CarVerify

Free Car Check

VNP 617L

1991 Land Rover Series

Green Petrol 2286cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,516 mi
Last recorded58,516 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNP 617L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 58,516 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside door hitting drivers seat belt bracket when closed

Offside front wing corroded at rear near body mount

Fail 30 Sep 2015 58,516 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped behind axle (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Intermediate drop arm insecure steering box drop arm pinch bolt loose (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside door hitting drivers seat belt bracket when closed

Offside front wing corroded at rear near body mount

Pass 14 Aug 2014 58,466 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 58,466 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 58,417 miles

Slight oil leak from front axel

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 14 Aug 2013 58,417 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil leak from front axel

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,265 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 58,265 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 58,047 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside mirror cracked

slight oil leak from nearside rear axle oil seal

Fail 29 Jul 2011 58,047 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside mirror cracked

slight oil leak from nearside rear axle oil seal

Pass 6 Aug 2010 57,901 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 57,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 57,869 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 57,634 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 57,487 miles

corrosion to n/s rear chassis inside shock mount prescribed area close to excessive

corrosion to upper bulkhead inside brake pedal and brake master cylinder area but not yet excessive

excessive corrosion to n/s front inner wheel arch but outside prescribed area

slight pull to left at rear of vehicle when carrying out brake teat

Fail 28 Nov 2007 57,487 miles

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

corrosion to n/s rear chassis inside shock mount prescribed area close to excessive

corrosion to upper bulkhead inside brake pedal and brake master cylinder area but not yet excessive

excessive corrosion to n/s front inner wheel arch but outside prescribed area

slight pull to left at rear of vehicle when carrying out brake teat

Pass 24 Aug 2006 57,420 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 57,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to n/s front body but not in prescribed area

corrosion to top of bulk head but is bolt on windscreen

manual steering box leaking fluid

metal brake pipe across front of vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2005 57,156 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 57,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
Full Land Rover Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VNP 617L is a 1991 Land Rover Series in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VNP 617L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 35 years old, this Land Rover Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VNP 617L?

You can check the full history of VNP 617L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VNP 617L registered?

VNP 617L is a 1991 Land Rover Series, first registered on 7 March 1991.

Is VNP 617L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNP 617L shows 20 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VNP 617L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VNP 617L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.