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C237 CTR

1989 Land Rover 90

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

143,706 mi
Last recorded143,706 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover 90126,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC237 CTR
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 143,706 miles

Both front hub seal weeping

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axel/propshaft has play

Pass 21 Oct 2023 143,675 miles

Light underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front hub seal weeping

Nearside out rigger corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside front hub seal weeping

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear propshaft has play

Pass 26 Nov 2022 143,646 miles

Light underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside out rigger corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside front hub seal weeping

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear propshaft has play

Pass 13 Mar 2021 143,262 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

age related surface corrosion to under body

nearside front out rigger slightly corroded

steering column uj has slight play (at steering box)

Pass 1 Feb 2020 142,677 miles

Front both outer spheres damp

Light Surface corrosion to under body in places

Nearside Front out rigger corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 142,290 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front hub seals have slight leakage

general age related under vehicle corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2013 142,007 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 141,159 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to cab floor

Fail 4 May 2012 141,159 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to cab floor

Pass 7 Jan 2010 140,952 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 140,880 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to drivers floor panel

front steering damper bush slightly worn

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 8 Feb 2007 140,687 miles

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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C237 CTR is a 1989 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 126,863 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 C237 CTR, 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 37 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C237 CTR registered?

C237 CTR is a 1989 Land Rover 90, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is C237 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C237 CTR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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