1992 · 32 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1992 Land Rover Range Rover MOT pass rate and common faults

184 MOT tests in 2024. 78.3% passed first time, compared with 68.8% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time78.3%
Failed or needed repairs21.7%
Typical mileage at test126,000

Most common reasons for failing

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

  1. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.3%
  2. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.7%
  3. Stop lamp: not working2.2%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.2%
  6. Non catalyst emissions: emissions carbon monoxide content excessive2.2%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.6%
  9. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.1%
  10. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics10.9%
  2. Body & chassis9.8%
  3. Brakes7.1%
  4. Steering6.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.5%
  6. Seat belts & airbags4.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  8. Suspension4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.0%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.2%
  4. Wheel bearings: has excessive play8.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.6%

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: seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. 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 1992 Land Rover Range Rover?

In 2024, 78.3% of 1992 Land Rover Range Rover cars passed their MOT first time, across 184 tests. The average for all 32-year-old cars was 68.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1992 Land Rover Range Rover?

The most common failure reasons were seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1992 Land Rover Range Rover reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).