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R288 ACC

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,742 mi
Last recorded121,742 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 ACC
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 121,742 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 113,112 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 103,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 103,597 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 87,488 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 87,488 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 124,006 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 112,044 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 97,766 miles

centre exhaust pipe holed and blowing(passed emission test)- advise replacement

fron t exhaust pipe heavily corroded and has signs of it starting to blow(advise replacement)

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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R288 ACC is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R288 ACC, 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.

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What year was R288 ACC registered?

R288 ACC is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is R288 ACC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R288 ACC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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