1994 RANGE ROVER CLASSIC LSE Soft Dash (Last Year MA Prefix)

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Location: Winchester, United Kingdom

Chassis: SALLHBM33MA653436

Registration No: M332UNO (GB)

Engine: 4.2 V8 EFI Petrol

Transmission: Four-Speed Automatic

Mileage: 112,098 Miles

Colour: Niagara/Grey l Granite Leather

Right Hand Drive

History of the Range Rover

The late 1960’s saw the emergence of the recreational off-road market led Land Rover to come up with a radically new competitor to the Jeep Wagoneer and the Ford Bronco. Land Rover passed on this challenge to Charles Spencer King, under the project title of “The 100 inch Station Wagon”.

It all started when Rover bought a Bronco and noticed the coiled suspension, this boosted the luxury element as it gave improved performance and comfort. He also noted the powerful Buick V8. However, Mr. King gave the Range Rover several unique capabilities, improved carburetors that still fed fuel at extreme angles and the infamous starter handle for emergencies.

It was launched in 1970 as “a car for all reasons”. The Range Rover was also the first permanent 4x4 to do over 100mph whilst having a towing capacity of 3.5 metric tons, accommodation for five, hydraulic disc brakes to all wheels and the groundbreaking dual-range, permanent four-wheel drive gearbox.

A four-door version was introduced in 1981, with the two-door version phased out in 1994, it was then named the ‘Classic’ to differentiate from the all new P38a Range Rover.

The Car

It is with great pleasure that we have the opportunity to bring to market a 1994 Range Rover Soft Dash LSE. This very rare last year production MA prefix vehicle was first registered on the 1st of August 1994 and delivered new by Lookers Land Rover Chelmsford to Brian Cowie who was the owner of the Cowie Ford Motor Group from Essex. Later in 1997 the vehicle was relocated by the Cowie family to Guernsey, likely to coincide with the Cowie Group acquisition by Arriva PLC. The vehicle was issued the registration mark 28054. During its time on the island it was maintained annually by Ruette Braye Motors Ltd and Jacksons Land Rover main dealer along with Motor Mail Land Rover. The vehicle was then later purchased by the second and current owner whilst holidaying in Guernsey during the summer of 2015. It’s since received the same rigorous annual service regime. It’s a delight and a rarity to find such a well-documented and low-owner LSE. The vehicle has since resided in Ampfield, Hampshire. It's truly a very well-preserved Range Rover that has been enthusiast-owned for the past six years. Presented in the fabulous and modern combination of Niagara Grey Metallic coachwork over a Granite Leather interior. Alongside this, it’s fitted with the desirable Brooklands bumpers.

CONDITION

EXTERIOR

The exterior of the truck presents excellently, complete with all factory specified trim. The car has been beautifully maintained and as such is free from any large dents and scratches, in addition all the chrome detailing across the doors and bumpers is in very good condition with all things considered.

PAINT

The car is finished in Niagara Grey, the paintwork has been beautifully maintained. The coachwork is free from major blemishes. There are a few small marks to the paint on the right rear bumper corner, in line with its age and originality.

WHEELS

The car features four completely un-blemished alloys shod with four matching Michelin Latitude Cross 205/80/r16 tires. 

INTERIOR

The ‘soft-dash’ interior is finished in granite grey leather. The leather seats have some age appropriate wear and tear, however are free from any tears or rips to the bolsters. The seat bases and uprights are still firm and with all Range Rovers of the period – very comfortable indeed. The rear seats have the added benefit of being ‘high backs’ with centralized armrest.

STEERING WHEEL

The ‘soft-dash’ airbag steering wheel is wrapped in granite leather, it is in very good condition all things considered

MECHANICAL

ENGINE

The 4.2L EFI V8 in this LSE is the older brother of the original 3.5L Rover V8; that was first put into the Suffix A Range Rover when the pre-production ‘Velars’ first went out for a test in 1969. The engine runs very well and starts first time on the quarter turn.

GEAR BOX

The automatic transmission drove very well on the test, it goes up through the gears excellently as well as back down very smoothly. The car interchanges between high and low range without issue.

STRUCTURAL

The underneath is a testament to the previous owners, the car is free from rust and corrosion that has blighted so many similar Range Rovers over the years. This is further backed up by the complete photograph album attached. The only visible corrosion is to the bulkhead at the rear of the engine compartment.

DOCUMENTATION

Service Record Timeline

19/08/1994 – 1,306 Miles

19/10/1994 – 5,962 Miles

15/12/1994 – 12,016 Miles

13/03/1995 – 17,972 Miles

23/05/1995 – 24, 379 Miles

15/08/1995 – 29,846 Miles

11/12/1995 – 36,700 Miles

15/03/1996 – 42,443 Miles

17/06/1996 – 49,531 Miles

22/08/1996 – 55,521 Miles

15/04/1997 – 61,372 Miles

06/11/1997 – 64,866 Miles

25/09/1998 – 69, 354 Miles

29/04/1999 – 71,759 Miles

17/01/2000 – 74,142 Miles

30/08/2000 – 76,272 Miles

14/02/2002 – 79,871 Miles

06/02/2003 – 81,438 Miles

12/02/2005 – 85,180 Miles

23/02/2006 – 87,005 Miles

05/03/2007 – 88,900 Miles

29/04/2008 – 91,339 Miles

02/06/2009 – 92,975 Miles

26/10/2012 – 98,771 Miles

07/11/2013 – 99, 946 Miles

07/10/2014 – 100,932 Miles

23/01/2016 – 102,319 Miles

03/03/2017 – 105,400 Miles

MOT Test Certificate

Issued Date: March 3, 2017

Advisory Information: Drag link end ball joint has slight play front

Mileage: 112,098 Miles

Vehicle Repairs Invoice

18/02/16 – Ray Meader & Sons

• Fit new fuel pump

14/04/2016 - West 4x4

• To diagnose or replace fit or repair the items listed below:

As requested / required

Windscreen Wiper seized

Remove mechanism rusted N/S sleeve

Machine new part weld to wiper

Mechanism refit assembly

Welding sundries gas + wire, metal etc.

09/09/2016 – Land Rover Southampton (Refunded)

• Purchased N/STK 441051/Regulat

16/09/16 – Land Rover Southampton

• Purchased N/STK 441183/Channel

03/03/2017 - West 4x4

• MOT Certificate Class 4

• N/S Oxygen sensor

• Track rod end stg box

• Stg box adjusted

• Expansion tank 300 tdi

• Track rod end stg box

• Oil filter

• Hi specification engine oil

• Antifreeze

• Oxygen sensor V8

11/01/2018 - West 4x4

• MOT Certificate Class 4

• Oil Filter

• Hi Specification engine oil

 31/10/18 – Brooklyn 4x4 LTD

• Purchased locking wheel nut KI

20/12/2018 - West 4x4

• MOT Class certificate class 4

• Fort’e engine flush

• Hi Specification engine oil

• Oil filter

• Air Filter DISCO 300 TDI

• Fort’e injection cleaner petrol orange

• ATF oil dextron 3

• Sealing ring engine - T-Box

• Grease Renolit Ra2

• Screen wash

• Blade fuse 20 AMP

• 80W/90 Gear Oil

• ATF Oil Dextron

• Spark Plug leads disco 95 ON

16/01/19 – Cool Runners Airconditioning

•  Repair A/C low pressure pipe 

• Regas AC System

25/07/2020 – Keith Gott

• Air Suspension Fault Compressor

• Replaced suspension system with coil springs

• Carried out 6,000 type service

• Replaced near side number plate lamp bulb

USEFUL LINKS

Range Rover Classic Brochure

Range Rover Reborn

OTHER THOUGHTS

The vehicle currently has a Spanish export registration (Permiso de Circulación) ready for registration in buyers chosen country, either EU or other.

The vehicle has an up-to-date ITV (MOT) stamp certificate (Permiso de Circulación), and comes complete with a Carfax or DGT certificate for proof of previous owners, mileage checks and further history etc. We are happy to provide registration documentation and Carfax reports on request.

We are well acquainted with shipping Range Rovers and classic cars worldwide, with regular shipments to Dubai, Canada and the USA. Please don't hesitate to get in touch to discuss import costs, shipping costs, or for a recommended shipping agent in your location to assist with customs clearance.

For US buyers we can offer the following inclusive shipping and customs clearance package:

• Port Delivery

• Sea Fright by RoRo from Barcelona Port to East Coast US Ports.

• Export Customs Clearance

• US Import Clearance & ISF filing, DOT/EPA Form Submission

Fee Price: $2,950.00

This leaves you only responsible for paying US Customs Duty to our US customs broker upon clearance of your vehicle from Baltimore port. We can arrange inland delivery to your driveway at an additional cost. 

Note: Excludes US customs duty chargeable at 2.5% of vehicle value for passenger vehicles and customs bond chargeable at $4.50 per $1,000 of 3 x the value, along with cargo insurance and customs exam fees, If applicable.