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CST 55

1989 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,526 mi
Last recorded70,526 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Range Rover102,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCST 55
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 70,526 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 70,526 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2024 70,437 miles

Nearside Front inner sill and floor holed

Pass 30 Nov 2022 70,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 70,174 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 69,917 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 69,735 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 69,078 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,830 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 68,392 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,761 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 67,027 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 66,876 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 66,083 miles

All underneath chasis and brake pipes heavily oiled and greased.

Rear brake pads worn thin

both rear inner wheel arch showing sign of corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2012 66,071 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Underside heavily oiled

Pass 20 Apr 2011 64,889 miles

O/S/R inner wheel arch corroded

Underside of vehicle heavily oiled

Pass 27 Apr 2010 63,927 miles

under vehicle heavily oiled

Pass 28 Apr 2009 63,149 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2008 61,804 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2007 61,088 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2006 58,483 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 58,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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CST 55 is a 1989 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 102,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CST 55, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CST 55 registered?

CST 55 is a 1989 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 10 May 1989.

Is CST 55 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CST 55 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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