Rickman Ranger Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Rickman Ranger reliable? We analysed 1,047 real MOT tests across 142 vehicles to find out.
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The Rickman Ranger is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include steering rack gaiter split, parking brake recording little or no effort and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Rickman Ranger.
Rickman Ranger Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Rickman Ranger. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Rickman Ranger MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Rickman Ranger to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Rickman Ranger Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Rickman Ranger fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Rickman Ranger Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Rickman Ranger owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Rickman Ranger MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Rickman Ranger year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 66 | 75.8% | 34,405 | 44,754 | 66,383 |
| 1990 | 135 | 79.3% | 34,798 | 54,331 | 72,102 |
| 1989 | 225 | 76.9% | 16,414 | 44,214 | 74,777 |
| 1988 | 60 | 73.3% | 9,861 | 53,980 | 78,845 |
| 1979 | 74 | 83.8% | 18,618 | 41,311 | 73,762 |
How Long Does a Rickman Ranger Last?
Based on 142 Rickman Ranger vehicles on UK roads.
Rickman Ranger Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Rickman Ranger MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Rickman Ranger
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.8% MOT pass rate from 74 tests
73.3% MOT pass rate from 60 tests
The best year to buy a used Rickman Ranger is 1979, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.8% across 74 tests. The 1988 model year has the lowest pass rate at 73.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Rickman Ranger Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickman Ranger THIS CAR | 77.2% | 1,047 | 44,377 mi | 47 yrs |
| Rover Coupe Auto | 66.9% | 674 | 91,482 mi | 30 yrs |
| Mercedes 609D | 66.6% | 891 | 230,673 mi | 39 yrs |
| Ajs Zn | 77.6% | 406 | 4,924 mi | 11 yrs |
| Herald Motor Company Classic | 82.6% | 1,728 | 3,998 mi | 11 yrs |
Compared to the Rover Coupe Auto (66.9% pass rate) and the Mercedes 609D (66.6% pass rate), the Rickman Ranger outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Rickman Ranger has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.2% across 1,047 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Rickman Ranger are steering rack gaiter split (29 recorded failures), parking brake recording little or no effort (29), and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (26). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Rickman Ranger owner drives around 1,603 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Rickman Ranger models stay on UK roads for around 47 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.