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F137 BDW

1989 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,622 mi
Last recorded131,622 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Range Rover102,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF137 BDW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 131,622 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 131,622 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 130,098 miles

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

piay in rear suspension "A" frame ball joint

play in offside front swivel housing

Fail 24 Sep 2007 130,097 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

piay in rear suspension "A" frame ball joint

play in offside front swivel housing

Pass 21 Sep 2006 126,466 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion starting to nearside outer sill,nearside rear seatbelt mounting

offside and nearside B posts cracking

sharp edges to nearside front and offside rear(bumper end caps missing)

slight fluid leak from steering box

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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F137 BDW is a 1989 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 102,580 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 F137 BDW, 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 37 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 F137 BDW registered?

F137 BDW is a 1989 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 22 March 1989.

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