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Q131GFX

1989 Rickman Ranger

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,807 mi
Last recorded36,807 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Rickman Ranger44,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ131GFX
MakeRickman
ModelRanger
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 36,807 miles

Exhaust smoke emitted from at time of test, but not excessively.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 36,157 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 35,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 35,350 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 34,747 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 34,736 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 34,682 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 54,517 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 54,176 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 54,170 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Rickman Ranger?

Based on 1,047 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
1,603
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 29
parking brake recording little or no effort 29
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
position lamp(s) not working 23
brake recording little or no effort 18
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Q131GFX is a 1989 Rickman Ranger in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Rickman Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 44,214 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rickman Ranger fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q131GFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rickman Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 37 years old, this Rickman Ranger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q131GFX registered?

Q131GFX is a 1989 Rickman Ranger, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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