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SUJ 381X

1988 Rover Range Rover

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,285 mi
Last recorded45,285 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Rover Range Rover139,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUJ 381X
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 45,285 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

beam correctors fitted to left hand drive lights. plastic steering colum covers rubbing on colum.

Pass 21 Jul 2007 41,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Jun 2006 39,574 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2006 39,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 30 May 2006 39,364 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

rear seats not fitted

How Reliable is the Rover Range Rover?

Based on 1,576 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
2,722
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 123
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 103
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
Brake pipe excessively corroded 76
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 58
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SUJ 381X is a 1988 Rover Range Rover in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 139,173 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 Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SUJ 381X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 38 years old, this Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SUJ 381X registered?

SUJ 381X is a 1988 Rover Range Rover, first registered on 23 March 1988.

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