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E142 VFJ

1987 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

176,957 mi
Last recorded176,957 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2006
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Range Rover98,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE142 VFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2006 176,957 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

nearside rear gearbox mounting broken

nearside track rod end gaiter split

rear centre seat belt missing

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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E142 VFJ is a 1987 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 98,512 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 E142 VFJ, 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 39 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 E142 VFJ registered?

E142 VFJ is a 1987 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 7 October 1987.

Is E142 VFJ safe to buy?

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