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E129 WAW

1988 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

8,483 mi
Last recorded8,483 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Range Rover91,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE129 WAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2022 8,483 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of front wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of front wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 7,895 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 7,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main brake pipe frunt to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil low

Pass 24 Nov 2020 7,883 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

slight corrosion on inner/outer sills

Pass 1 May 2019 7,103 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 6,838 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 5,552 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 4,625 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 3,750 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 2,821 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 2,812 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r inner sidewall cracked+splitt but not down to cords.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 1,882 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 517 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 147,198 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 146,067 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 14,559 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 14,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 101,160 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 101,160 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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E129 WAW is a 1988 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 91,218 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 E129 WAW, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E129 WAW is a 1988 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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