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H488 GBU

1991 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,048 mi
Last recorded136,048 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Range Rover124,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH488 GBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 136,048 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front body mount bushings perished

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear rear seat / belts been removed

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2022 136,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front inner wings corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2022 136,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front inner wings corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 135,632 miles

Nearside inner wing corroded

Offside inner wing corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2019 135,540 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Floor Corroding

Nearside Front Inner wing corroding

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroding, adjacent to body mount

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Floor Corroding

Offside Front Inner wing corroding

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroding, adjacent to body mount

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 135,401 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X2 Inner Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 134,666 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wings (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake discs deteriorating

Offside Front brake discs deteriorating

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 134,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner wing corroding

Offside Front Inner wing corroding

Pass 10 Dec 2015 133,384 miles

Nearside inner wheel arch corroded

rear floors corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2015 133,254 miles

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

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

Nearside inner wheel arch corroded

rear floors corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2014 132,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2014 132,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2013 132,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion hole in n/s inner wing

o/s and n/s locking device in track rod end nuts in poor condition

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Dec 2012 130,469 miles

Both front track rod end nut security devices in poor condition

Front o/s corner bumper missing

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

Rust holes in both front inner wings

Pass 10 Nov 2011 129,214 miles

Rear brake pads wearing down

Auto gearbox selection poor

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

Corrosion holes in n/s front inner wing

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear M&S tyre blocks breaking on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2010 125,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

M & S retread tyres fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2010 125,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

M & S retread tyres fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2009 118,870 miles

All brake pipes show signs of surface corrosion

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

Rust holes in n/s inner wing

driver internal pull handle sticky

n/s front wheel swivel hub is loaking oil

Fail 4 Aug 2009 118,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

All brake pipes show signs of surface corrosion

Rust holes in n/s inner wing

n/s front wheel swivel hub is loaking oil

Pass 1 Apr 2008 118,019 miles

all tyres close to limit

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 15 Dec 2006 115,466 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 115,466 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H488 GBU is a 1991 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 124,412 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H488 GBU, 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 35 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H488 GBU is a 1991 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 24 March 1991.

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