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E242 VVP

1987 Rover Range Rover Efi Auto

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

32,534 mi
Last recorded32,534 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2006
Typical for 1987 Rover Range Rover Efi Auto97,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE242 VVP
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover Efi Auto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2006 32,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Mar 2006 32,529 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

battery insecure

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

oil leak

power steering box wet

propshaft defective

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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E242 VVP is a 1987 Rover Range Rover Efi Auto in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1987 Rover Range Rover Efi Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 97,034 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 E242 VVP, 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 39 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 E242 VVP registered?

E242 VVP is a 1987 Rover Range Rover Efi Auto, first registered on 23 September 1987.

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