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C1 YVY

1985 Land Rover 90

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,753 mi
Last recorded91,753 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 90113,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 YVY
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 91,753 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 91,745 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 90,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside wing mirror cracked

Fail 7 Feb 2011 90,723 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2006 83,495 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 83,495 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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C1 YVY is a 1985 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C1 YVY, 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 C1 YVY registered?

C1 YVY is a 1985 Land Rover 90, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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