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F838 DDY

1988 Rover Range Rover Efi Auto

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,888 mi
Last recorded114,888 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1988 Rover Range Rover Efi Auto85,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF838 DDY
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover Efi Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2008 114,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coerrosion by body mounts

Rear shock absorber bushes worn

Slight exaust blow from front of system

Slight play in stearing universal joint

Pass 3 Jul 2007 114,150 miles

Both headlamp aims weak pattern

Corrosion on both sills

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front and nearside rear seat belt starting to fray

Oil leak

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 3 Jul 2007 114,143 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both headlamp aims weak pattern

Corrosion on both sills

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front and nearside rear seat belt starting to fray

Oil leak

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jul 2006 112,093 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 108,229 miles

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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F838 DDY is a 1988 Rover Range Rover Efi Auto in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F838 DDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F838 DDY registered?

F838 DDY is a 1988 Rover Range Rover Efi Auto, first registered on 15 August 1988.

Is F838 DDY safe to buy?

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