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F162 ABG

1989 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,744 mi
Last recorded94,744 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Range Rover102,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF162 ABG
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 94,744 miles

Nearside Front Washer pipe under bonnet needs securing

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 94,744 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Washer pipe under bonnet needs securing

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 92,333 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2016 91,121 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 91,121 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 90,122 miles

slight corrosion to nearside front and offside rear brake pipes

slight corrosion to nearside front floor near body mounting

slight corrosion to nearside front inner wing top

Fail 26 Oct 2015 90,111 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear under wheel arch (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear wheel arch door pillar (5.2.6)

slight corrosion to nearside front and offside rear brake pipes

slight corrosion to nearside front floor near body mounting

slight corrosion to nearside front inner wing top

Pass 21 Oct 2014 89,595 miles

slight corrosion to nearside & offside front inner wing tops

slight corrosion to nearside front brake pipes & offside rear brake pipe across axle

slight corrosion to nearside front floor at bottom of wheel arch around body mounting

Pass 21 Oct 2013 89,028 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 88,454 miles

o/side front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2012 88,432 miles

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

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

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

o/side front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 87,610 miles

corrosion to n/side & o/side front floors in corners

slight corrosion on all front brake pipes & front to rear pipe just to rear of front wheel arch

Pass 2 Aug 2010 86,573 miles

Both front hub seal leaking slightly (No drips)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 86,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 86,471 miles

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

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 84,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside bump stops missing

Fail 23 Apr 2008 84,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside bump stops missing

Pass 27 Apr 2007 83,429 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 82,158 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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F162 ABG is a 1989 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F162 ABG, 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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F162 ABG is a 1989 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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