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G288 EKV

1990 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,239 mi
Last recorded177,239 miles
Recorded on22 May 2010
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Range Rover124,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG288 EKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2010 177,239 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust blow at front section.

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear section.

Slight wear in N/S/F lower swivel

Fail 21 May 2010 177,219 miles

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

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

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

Engine oil leak

Exhaust blow at front section.

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear section.

Slight wear in N/S/F lower swivel

Pass 8 May 2009 167,106 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 167,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 161,897 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 153,889 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 153,705 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2006 144,699 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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G288 EKV is a 1990 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 124,511 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 Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G288 EKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G288 EKV registered?

G288 EKV is a 1990 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 7 June 1990.

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