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J494 SFA

1992 Land Rover Range Rover

Gold Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,876 mi
Last recorded133,876 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Range Rover121,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ494 SFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 133,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to fail (5.2.3 (e))

engine emits water based smoke

Pass 23 Dec 2019 133,085 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to fail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 131,270 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 130,807 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 130,795 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front floor and inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls slightly damaged

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 128,645 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside offside front [under footwell] body mount corroded

foot brake performance efficient only

hole in nearside front floor pan

outer sills covered

Pass 4 Feb 2015 126,994 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 126,992 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 125,088 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 125,088 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 122,752 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 122,752 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2010 120,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 119,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

chip in screen out of swept area

n/s/f seatbelt buckle twisted

n/s/r brake disc corrosion

n/s/r splash guard bracket corroded/broken

Pass 15 May 2009 118,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front floor holed by body mounting.

offside rear seat belt frayed.

Fail 15 May 2009 118,005 miles

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

offside rear seat belt frayed.

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake travel high.

nearside front floor holed by body mounting.

Pass 16 May 2008 114,240 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 110,505 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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J494 SFA is a 1992 Land Rover Range Rover in Gold with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J494 SFA, 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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J494 SFA is a 1992 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 17 January 1992.

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