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BTR 78W

1980 Land Rover 90

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

44,303 mi
Last recorded44,303 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 9071,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTR 78W
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 44,303 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 44,300 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 44,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 44,059 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 43,437 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 43,436 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 42,802 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 41,735 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded (not leaking)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 41,023 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 41,023 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 40,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 40,346 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery not clamped down

offside rear tyre tread in center getting low

Pass 25 Feb 2013 40,346 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

battery not clamped down

offside rear tyre tread in center getting low

Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,866 miles

both front tractor housings weeping

Fail 24 Feb 2012 38,861 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tractor housings weeping

Pass 5 Jun 2007 37,863 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 37,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 333,713 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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BTR 78W is a 1980 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 71,972 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 BTR 78W, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BTR 78W registered?

BTR 78W is a 1980 Land Rover 90, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is BTR 78W safe to buy?

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