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E852 PSG

1988 Rover Range Rover Efi

Red Diesel 2436cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

145,697 mi
Last recorded145,697 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 Rover Range Rover Efi87,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE852 PSG
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover Efi
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,436cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2009 145,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

N/S/FRONT BUMP STOP MISSING

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 145,690 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

TEST ABORTED DUE TO OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2007 138,124 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 138,108 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 18 Jan 2006 132,507 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leaking h brke drum back plate

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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E852 PSG is a 1988 Rover Range Rover Efi in Red with a 2,436cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1988 Rover Range Rover Efi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 87,540 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 E852 PSG, 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 38 years old, this Rover Range Rover Efi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E852 PSG is a 1988 Rover Range Rover Efi, first registered on 5 May 1988.

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