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R209 BAC

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,433 mi
Last recorded128,433 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2008 128,433 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 124,236 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 118,942 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 118,942 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover Freelander?

Based on 4,326,495 MOT tests across 292,036 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,744
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
292,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 165,047
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 131,090
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 83,015
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79,584
Stop lamp not working 70,651
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R209 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 94,239 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Freelander fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 165,047 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R209 BAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Freelander typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R209 BAC?

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What year was R209 BAC registered?

R209 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R209 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R209 BAC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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