1991 · 33 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1991 Land Rover Range Rover MOT pass rate and common faults

184 MOT tests in 2024. 77.2% passed first time, compared with 71.1% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time77.2%
Failed or needed repairs22.8%
Typical mileage at test124,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 184 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Washers: not working2.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  3. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle2.2%
  4. Passenger's seat: backrest cannot be secured in the upright position.1.6%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.6%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.6%
  7. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn1.6%
  8. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced1.6%
  9. Non catalyst emissions: emissions carbon monoxide content excessive1.6%
  10. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced1.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics14.7%
  2. Body & chassis12.0%
  3. Suspension7.6%
  4. Brakes7.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  7. Steering4.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.4%
  2. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission8.2%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.6%
  4. Wheel bearings: has excessive play6.0%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened4.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: washers: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1991 Land Rover Range Rover?

In 2024, 77.2% of 1991 Land Rover Range Rover cars passed their MOT first time, across 184 tests. The average for all 33-year-old cars was 71.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1991 Land Rover Range Rover?

The most common failure reasons were washers: not working; position lamp: not working; door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1991 Land Rover Range Rover reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).