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B12 HRS

1986 Land Rover 90

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

198,646 mi
Last recorded198,646 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover 90120,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 HRS
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 198,646 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis both and outer rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 198,646 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis both and outer rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 191,395 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 191,348 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 186,758 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 186,736 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Equipment fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 184,916 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle arm rear bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 184,916 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle arm rear bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 182,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 181,716 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 176,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 171,742 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2018 171,742 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 164,570 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal slight oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2016 159,219 miles

Body has slight corrosion b pillar corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak.

Fail 21 Mar 2016 159,219 miles

Body has slight corrosion b pillar corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 156,787 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 156,787 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 150,516 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 150,516 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 144,044 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

adv o/s/rear brake slight binding

Pass 23 Oct 2012 144,044 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

adv o/s/rear brake slight binding

Pass 19 Feb 2011 142,833 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 137,393 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 137,378 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 133,612 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 133,590 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brakes pull to left slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2007 133,573 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90?

Based on 13,974 MOT tests across 967 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,508
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 394
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 361
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 320
position lamp(s) not working 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 307
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B12 HRS is a 1986 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 120,238 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 B12 HRS, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B12 HRS is a 1986 Land Rover 90, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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