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N8 KCS

1997 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,108 mi
Last recorded174,108 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto114,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 KCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelRangerover 4.0 SE Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 174,108 miles

heavy crossion on underside including brake pipes

Pass 14 Sep 2009 169,890 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 169,780 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 165,766 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 161,652 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 161,652 miles

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

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

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

fuel filler hose perished but not leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2006 156,081 miles

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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N8 KCS is a 1997 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto in Red with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 114,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N8 KCS, 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 29 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 N8 KCS registered?

N8 KCS is a 1997 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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