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C140 ADD

1985 Land Rover 90

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

206,218 mi
Last recorded206,218 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 90113,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC140 ADD
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 206,218 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 205,277 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 165,185 miles

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

Front number plate loose

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2011 181,826 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 181,804 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 157,476 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 157,415 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 153,778 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

near side gear box mount - nut missing

Fail 16 Jan 2009 153,777 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

near side gear box mount - nut missing

Pass 14 Jan 2008 152,675 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 152,675 miles

steering box wet

Pass 6 Jan 2006 152,675 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 152,675 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

steering box damp no obvious leak

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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C140 ADD is a 1985 Land Rover 90 in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C140 ADD, 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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C140 ADD is a 1985 Land Rover 90, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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