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J198 SKV

1992 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

16,120 mi
Last recorded16,120 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Range Rover121,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ198 SKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 16,120 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 16,120 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 159,615 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Mar 2013 159,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 157,560 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

quite alot of slack in diff units

screen jets part blocked

Pass 22 Mar 2012 157,560 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

quite alot of slack in diff units

screen jets part blocked

Pass 7 Jun 2011 154,623 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

idle speed close maximum(rev counter 1000 too high)

n/s wiper blade poor

n/s/r disc pitted

rust hole through body by o/s/f chassis mount

Fail 7 Jun 2011 154,623 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

idle speed close maximum(rev counter 1000 too high)

n/s wiper blade poor

n/s/r disc pitted

rust hole through body by o/s/f chassis mount

Pass 24 May 2010 148,217 miles

Oil leak

high HC emmissions at idle, passes on raised idle only

Fail 11 May 2010 148,177 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

high HC emmissions at idle, passes on raised idle only

Pass 23 May 2009 141,823 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

some of the chassis mounting bushes are heavily perished

Fail 20 May 2009 141,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

some of the chassis mounting bushes are heavily perished

Pass 22 May 2008 134,951 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 124,263 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 116,678 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

Fail 26 May 2006 116,225 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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J198 SKV is a 1992 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 121,088 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 J198 SKV, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J198 SKV is a 1992 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 8 May 1992.

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