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E280 MEA

1987 Rover Range Rover Efi

Red Lpg 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

44,803 mi
Last recorded44,803 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1987 Rover Range Rover Efi92,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE280 MEA
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover Efi
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 44,803 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 44,803 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,803 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 93,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 44,803 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 44,803 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 44,803 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 44,803 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 44,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Rover Range Rover Efi?

Based on 623 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
2,852
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 118
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 83
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 61
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 44
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E280 MEA is a 1987 Rover Range Rover Efi in Red with a 3,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1987 Rover Range Rover Efi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 92,674 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 Rover Range Rover Efi fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E280 MEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Range Rover Efi typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Rover Range Rover Efi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E280 MEA registered?

E280 MEA is a 1987 Rover Range Rover Efi, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E280 MEA safe to buy?

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