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RGN 140P

1997 Land Rover 101

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,119 mi
Last recorded12,119 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 10134,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGN 140P
MakeLand Rover
Model101
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 12,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 11,731 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 9,700 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 8,378 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

mud was underneath vehicle front to back

Fail 22 Sep 2011 8,374 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

mud was underneath vehicle front to back

Pass 22 Apr 2010 7,669 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 6,155 miles

A/Freeze dripping from offside rear of engine

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

both front swivel balls are pitted, both swivel seals are weeping

nearside front shock absorber bushes are badly worn

offside front brakes are binding slightly still after brakes have been readjusted, slight brake pull to nearside

offside front seat belt webbing badly frayed on edges

offside front windscreen washer jet nearly missing windscreen

park brake lever has very long travel, nearly to stop, foot brake has longish travel

rear chassis rails and outriggers heavilly corroded

smell of fuel under vehicle, no leaks found?

Pass 18 Feb 2009 6,155 miles

A/Freeze dripping from offside rear of engine

both front swivel balls are pitted, both swivel seals are weeping

nearside front shock absorber bushes are badly worn

offside front brakes are binding slightly still after brakes have been readjusted, slight brake pull to nearside

offside front seat belt webbing badly frayed on edges

offside front windscreen washer jet nearly missing windscreen

park brake lever has very long travel, nearly to stop, foot brake has longish travel

rear chassis rails and outriggers heavilly corroded

smell of fuel under vehicle, no leaks found?

Pass 7 Nov 2006 602 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 5,927 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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RGN 140P is a 1997 Land Rover 101 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol 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 RGN 140P, 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.

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What year was RGN 140P registered?

RGN 140P is a 1997 Land Rover 101, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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