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F888 XAV

1988 Rover Range Rover Efi

Blue Diesel 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,226 mi
Last recorded88,226 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 Rover Range Rover Efi87,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF888 XAV
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover Efi
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 88,226 miles

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

Oil leak

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

diesel on rocker cover but no leeks

Fail 20 Jun 2009 88,226 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

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

diesel on rocker cover but no leeks

Pass 4 Jun 2008 82,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

oil pressure warning lamp on

Fail 22 May 2008 82,833 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

oil pressure warning lamp on

Pass 24 May 2007 76,591 miles

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

strong advies both front swivell joints slight play

Fail 18 May 2007 76,591 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

strong advise :- o/s & n/s/f swivel joint has play in

Pass 19 May 2006 69,931 miles

n/s/f swivel joint slight play

Fail 19 May 2006 69,931 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f swivel joint

How Reliable is the Rover Range Rover Efi?

Based on 623 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
2,852
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 118
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 83
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 61
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 44
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F888 XAV is a 1988 Rover Range Rover Efi in Blue with a 2,393cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Rover Range Rover Efi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 87,540 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 fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F888 XAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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F888 XAV is a 1988 Rover Range Rover Efi, first registered on 15 September 1988.

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