Official DVLA Record

1988 Rover Range Rover 3.5L Petrol · F40 SML

F40 SML

1988 Rover Range Rover (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1988. Recorded mileage 28,294 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
ROVER RANGE ROVER
Year / Origin
1988 · Nottingham
MOT Status
Valid until 08/09/2025
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
28,294 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 08/09/2025
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1988
Engine
3528cc
Mechanical Assessment

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F40 SML Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2024
  • 28,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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F40 SML Mileage History

  1. 09/11/202127,300 mi
  2. 18/11/202228,238 mi+938 mi
  3. 20/12/202328,286 mi+48 mi
  4. 10/09/202428,294 mi+8 mi

Average of roughly 351 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

F40 SML MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 Aug 2026, 13:17
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Rover Range Rover (F40 SML) between November 2021 and September 2024.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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ADVISORY