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E997 CFG

1988 Rover Range Rover Efi Auto

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,203 mi
Last recorded68,203 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Rover Range Rover Efi Auto85,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE997 CFG
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover Efi Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2007 68,203 miles

Fail 19 Oct 2007 68,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 61,869 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 61,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2005 58,455 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 58,455 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E997 CFG is a 1988 Rover Range Rover Efi Auto in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E997 CFG, 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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E997 CFG is a 1988 Rover Range Rover Efi Auto, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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