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F494 LKM

1988 Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

159,047 mi
Last recorded159,047 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2005
Typical for 1988 Rover Range Rover139,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF494 LKM
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2005 159,047 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Rover Range Rover?

Based on 1,576 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
2,722
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 123
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 103
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
Brake pipe excessively corroded 76
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 58
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F494 LKM is a 1988 Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1988 Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 139,173 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 fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F494 LKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 38 years old, this Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F494 LKM registered?

F494 LKM is a 1988 Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F494 LKM safe to buy?

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