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F409 UBJ

1988 Rover Range Rover Efi Auto

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,152 mi
Last recorded162,152 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1988 Rover Range Rover Efi Auto85,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF409 UBJ
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover Efi Auto
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 162,152 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

general corrosion to underside of vehile

n/s/r inner w/arch corroded

o/s/f inner disc pad getting low

slight play rear A frame bushes

small cuts in tyres

Fail 10 Apr 2013 162,151 miles

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

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/r inner w/arch corroded

o/s/f inner disc pad getting low

slight play rear A frame bushes

small cuts in tyres

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

general corrosion to underside of vehile

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 161,826 miles

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s/r body mounts

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

h/brake travel on limit

h/lamp reflectors in poor condition

poor patterns on h/lamps

slight play n/s/f w/bearing

Fail 20 Jan 2012 161,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s/r body mounts

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

h/brake travel on limit

h/lamp reflectors in poor condition

n/s/f inner brake pad on limit

poor patterns on h/lamps

slight play n/s/f w/bearing

Pass 22 Feb 2011 167,359 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s outer sill damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2011 167,357 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

both h/lamp reflectors in poor condition

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2006 160,545 miles

Filler n/s/r wheel arch

Horn is weak

Underside is very dirty

Fail 21 Aug 2006 160,545 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Filler N/s/r wheel arch

Horn is weak

Rear axle brake pipes are starting to corrode

Underside very dirty

How Reliable is the Rover Range Rover Efi Auto?

Based on 1,877 MOT tests across 540 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
2,079
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 352
Brake pipe excessively corroded 290
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 253
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 194
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 180
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F409 UBJ is a 1988 Rover Range Rover Efi Auto in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Rover Range Rover Efi Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 85,007 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 Auto fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 352 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F409 UBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Range Rover Efi Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Rover Range Rover Efi Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F409 UBJ registered?

F409 UBJ is a 1988 Rover Range Rover Efi Auto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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