MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded B Pillar (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting X member (6.6.6)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Swivel housing (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Steering idler (2.2.B.1h)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Front panel (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Side step (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Side step (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users floor insecure (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Side step (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear x member (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and fouling Fouling steering (2.4.B.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Brakes pull hard left
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Oil leak
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Oil leak
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nail in offside front tyre
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Tested wet.
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
oil leaks from engine gearbox and rear differential.
parking brake efficiancy on limmit
parts of body work starting to corrode †
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in steering box to drop arm joint
How Reliable is the Land Rover 90?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AAU 288K is a 1971 Land Rover 90 in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 1971 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 66,102 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 Land Rover 90 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 394 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AAU 288K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AAU 288K is a 1971 Land Rover 90, first registered on 3 November 1971.
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