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RIL 1838

1990 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,347 mi
Last recorded179,347 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Range Rover124,511 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 1838
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 179,347 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 179,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear axle bump stops missing.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Long handbrake travel.

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

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

Underside of vehicle very rusty.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 165,806 miles

same as original VT32 advise sheet issued

Fail 31 Jul 2007 165,801 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre perishing

rear wiper rubber damage

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

both rear bump stops missing

brake fluid level low

corrosion throughout vehicle

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside mirror damage

slight play in both rear shock top bushes

slight play in rear axle suspension joint

slight play in steering joints

Pass 8 Aug 2006 164,851 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 164,851 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished

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

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2005 163,820 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 163,809 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Chassis has surface rust all over

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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RIL 1838 is a 1990 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RIL 1838, 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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RIL 1838 is a 1990 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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