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B793 BTX

1985 Land Rover 90

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,994 mi
Last recorded140,994 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 90113,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB793 BTX
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 140,994 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 140,983 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 140,974 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 140,766 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 140,532 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 140,252 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 140,223 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 140,143 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 140,140 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 140,137 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 140,123 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 140,098 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 140,086 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 138,712 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust rubbing on handbrake drum

handbrake close to max travel

Fail 18 Jun 2008 138,710 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust rubbing on handbrake drum

handbrake close to max travel

Pass 3 Jul 2007 136,782 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 134,789 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 134,695 miles

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

Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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B793 BTX is a 1985 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B793 BTX, 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 B793 BTX registered?

B793 BTX is a 1985 Land Rover 90, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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