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G398 VHA

1990 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

185,320 mi
Last recorded185,320 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Range Rover124,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG398 VHA
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 185,320 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2019 184,876 miles

Body mounting areas are all corroded, particularly the nearside and offside mounts at the front of the sills. Body is still securely attached.

Driver's door is sometimes difficult to open but has opened during the test.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer - corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting is secured with strong wire and the tailpipe is missing. It is unknown if fumes are entering the cabin - attention recomended. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting is split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and light cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear axle 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside is muddy

Fail 27 Aug 2019 184,874 miles

Position lamp not working all front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Body mounting areas are all corroded, particularly the nearside and offside mounts at the front of the sills. Body is still securely attached.

Driver's door is sometimes difficult to open but has opened during the test.

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer - corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting is secured with strong wire and the tailpipe is missing. It is unknown if fumes are entering the cabin - attention recomended. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting is split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and light cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear axle 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside is muddy

Pass 24 Sep 2018 180,987 miles

All body mounting areas are corroded but body is still securely mounted.

Exhaust mounting defective two mountings are splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Inner sills are starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats removed ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing all rear seat belts removed ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside is undersealed and muddy.

Fail 18 Sep 2018 180,996 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision mounting to inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All body mounting areas are corroded but body is still securely mounted.

Exhaust mounting defective two mountings are splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Inner sills are starting to corrode.

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside is undersealed and muddy.

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire rear pipe to/from pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 177,384 miles

Body has slight corrosion Rear body underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 177,384 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Rubber (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Body has slight corrosion Rear body underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 173,884 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 173,882 miles

Emissions not tested co level to high (7.4.B.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 173,810 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 173,810 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 172,649 miles

o/s front inner wheel arch corroded

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

o/s rear tyre has slight wear to edges

Fail 16 Oct 2013 172,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front inner wheel arch corroded

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

o/s rear tyre has slight wear to edges

Pass 5 Nov 2012 170,985 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 170,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel hose from tank cracking (new hose required)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 170,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Sep 2011 170,046 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 May 2011 170,007 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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)

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

Offside Front Brake pump insecure (3.6.F.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise coolant leak (possible water pump?)

Pass 17 May 2010 162,999 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 162,970 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/f side light dim

o/s windscreen support corroded

o/s/r shocker dust cover missing

Pass 12 Jan 2009 155,079 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 148,844 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 141,949 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 137,625 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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G398 VHA is a 1990 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G398 VHA, 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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G398 VHA is a 1990 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 13 March 1990.

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