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F562 DRJ

1988 Rover Range Rover Efi Auto

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

108,572 mi
Last recorded108,572 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Rover Range Rover Efi Auto85,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF562 DRJ
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover Efi Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2007 108,572 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

prop shaft uj worn

Fail 5 Apr 2007 108,317 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column shrouds stopping right indicator from staying on

Swivel joints leaking oil

Pass 27 Mar 2006 104,957 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 104,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

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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F562 DRJ is a 1988 Rover Range Rover Efi Auto in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 F562 DRJ, 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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F562 DRJ is a 1988 Rover Range Rover Efi Auto, first registered on 23 August 1988.

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