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C545 MGJ

1986 Rover Range Rover Efi

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,114 mi
Last recorded54,114 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1986 Rover Range Rover Efi114,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC545 MGJ
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover Efi
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 54,114 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 54,109 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

note condition of front number plate

Pass 29 Mar 2008 53,595 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 53,595 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

note oil leak from steering box

Pass 29 Mar 2007 47,370 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 47,370 miles

Centre rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

note handbrake drum rubing on flooring

Pass 21 Feb 2006 110,552 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 110,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Rover Range Rover Efi?

Based on 623 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
2,852
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 118
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 83
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 61
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 44
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C545 MGJ is a 1986 Rover Range Rover Efi in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Rover Range Rover Efi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 114,891 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 Rover Range Rover Efi fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C545 MGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Range Rover Efi typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Rover Range Rover Efi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C545 MGJ is a 1986 Rover Range Rover Efi, first registered on 23 January 1986.

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