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E243 SRL

1988 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

155,444 mi
Last recorded155,444 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Range Rover91,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE243 SRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 155,444 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 155,434 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Body rusted through within 30cm of 6 out of 10 body mountings (rear 6 mountings), both front mountings heavily corroded and one body support bracket missing. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle Nearside front wheel hitting radius arm on full left lock. (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail rusted through within 30cm of spring mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play Steering drop arm ball joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Battery loose in its housing but not likely to fall from its position.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting turret rusting. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear bump stop missing.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting turret rusting. (2.4.A.3)

Slight blow from front of exhaust system.

Underside of vehicle very rusty.

Pass 29 May 2014 155,313 miles

rear brake discs corroded

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

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

near side rear bump stop missing

Fail 22 May 2014 155,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

near side rear bump stop missing

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 147,101 miles

beam benders fitted

front brake discs pitted

nearside door shut corroded

nearside washer poor operation

nearsill & offside lower sill pannel corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 141,117 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 141,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 14,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine stalls when selecting gear

n/s/r bottom shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Fail 31 Jan 2008 140,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

INNER FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES CORRODING , JUST PASSABLE

N/S FRONT HUB SEAL WEEPING

N/S REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE BADLY CORRODED

Pass 11 Dec 2006 136,113 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 135,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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E243 SRL is a 1988 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E243 SRL, 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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E243 SRL is a 1988 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 9 September 1988.

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