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D531 VKE

1987 Rover Range Rover Efi

Red Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Rover Range Rover Efi92,674 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD531 VKE
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover Efi
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2010

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 247,448 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 242,772 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 237,150 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 237,150 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 227,260 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 227,260 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

How Reliable is the Rover Range Rover Efi?

Based on 623 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
2,852
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 118
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 83
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 61
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 44
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D531 VKE is a 1987 Rover Range Rover Efi in Red with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Rover Range Rover Efi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 92,674 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 fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D531 VKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Range Rover Efi typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Rover Range Rover Efi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D531 VKE registered?

D531 VKE is a 1987 Rover Range Rover Efi, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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