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E140 EMY

1988 Land Rover Range Rover

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,368 mi
Last recorded144,368 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Range Rover91,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE140 EMY
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 144,368 miles

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

both front diff seals are slightly leaking

exhaust is corroded and has a minor leak

n/s/f light unit damaged

wind screen is damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2015 144,368 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil rear diff seal is leaking on to the disc (3.5.1h)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front diff seals are slightly leaking

exhaust is corroded and has a minor leak

n/s/f light unit damaged

wind screen is damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2014 143,854 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front axle tracktor seals starting to leak.

gear oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2014 143,854 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front axle tracktor seals starting to leak.

gear oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2013 142,800 miles

All Tyres protrude wheel arches

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 142,800 miles

All Tyres protrude wheel arches

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 142,516 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 142,494 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 141,737 miles

body mountings corroded

brake hose ferulles corroded

brake pipes corroded

exhaust slight leaks at joins

n/s body sill corroded

n/s headlamp reflector poor condition

nice job chris, well done mate

o/s washer jets poor operation

rear chassis crossmember corroded

rear suspension stops missing

Fail 4 Oct 2006 141,683 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake hose ferrules corroded

brake pipes corroded

n/s headlamp reflector corroded

n/s sill corroded

o/s & n/s front body mountings corroded

rear chassis crossmember corroded

rear suspension stops missing

steering drop arm joint worn

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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E140 EMY is a 1988 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E140 EMY, 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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What year was E140 EMY registered?

E140 EMY is a 1988 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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