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B559 SFX

1985 Land Rover 90

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

88,859 mi
Last recorded88,859 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 90113,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB559 SFX
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2013 88,859 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

underbody coverd in underseal

Pass 31 May 2011 86,874 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

osr bump stop missing

Fail 31 May 2011 86,874 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

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

osr bump stop missing

Pass 1 Jun 2010 84,548 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 84,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 82,579 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 82,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 May 2008 77,561 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2008 77,561 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 29 May 2007 75,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 75,497 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 72,820 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 72,820 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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B559 SFX is a 1985 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 113,582 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 B559 SFX, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B559 SFX registered?

B559 SFX is a 1985 Land Rover 90, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B559 SFX safe to buy?

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