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BLC 4Y

1988 Rover Range Rover Efi Auto

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,435 mi
Last recorded99,435 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2007
Typical for 1988 Rover Range Rover Efi Auto85,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLC 4Y
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover Efi Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2007 99,435 miles

Oil leak

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion under bonnet of vehicle

some corrosion near nearside front body mounting

some deteriation to both number plates

Fail 15 Dec 2006 99,435 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body mounts rubbers in poor condition

both front seat belts starting to fray

both wing mirrors in poor condition

brake fluid level low

central locking system in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

severe engine oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2005 96,932 miles

as per original advisorys

Fail 7 Dec 2005 96,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air con system has been disconnected

corrosion near nearside front body mounting

corrosion on nearside front inner wing

front body mounting rubbers in poor condition

nearside wing mirror damaged

number plates starting to deteriorate

oil leak

slight play in handbrake lever mechanism

How Reliable is the Rover Range Rover Efi Auto?

Based on 1,877 MOT tests across 540 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
2,079
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 352
Brake pipe excessively corroded 290
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 253
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 194
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 180
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BLC 4Y is a 1988 Rover Range Rover Efi Auto in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Rover Range Rover Efi Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 85,007 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 Efi Auto fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 352 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BLC 4Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Range Rover Efi Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Rover Range Rover Efi Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLC 4Y registered?

BLC 4Y is a 1988 Rover Range Rover Efi Auto, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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