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F165 RGS

1989 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

207,356 mi
Last recorded207,356 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Range Rover102,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF165 RGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 207,356 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 88,839 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 88,839 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 88,839 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 88,838 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 88,745 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 88,578 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 88,578 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 88,134 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 87,759 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 87,549 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 87,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 87,081 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 86,118 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 86,118 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 124,354 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 120,851 miles

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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F165 RGS is a 1989 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 F165 RGS, 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 F165 RGS registered?

F165 RGS is a 1989 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F165 RGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F165 RGS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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