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C401 SWV

1986 Land Rover 90

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

2,344 mi
Last recorded2,344 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover 90120,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC401 SWV
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 2,344 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 2,344 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength panard mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn lose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 2,287 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub oil seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub oil seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 5,179 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 5,179 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides of vehicle. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 5,176 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering locking device ineffective steering adjuster lock nut (2.1.3 (d))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 5,013 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested Brakes Contaminated In Oil (1.2.1 (g))

Position lamp not working Offside & Nearside Front Position Lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering Box Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering Box Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Reverse Lamp Not Working

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Gearbox & Transfer Box Oil Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 956 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 954 miles

Fuel system component leaking Pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Drop arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 6,690 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 6,687 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 5,090 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 122,746 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 120,501 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 115,995 miles

n/s and o/s/f spheres weeping

Pass 16 Aug 2014 109,894 miles

n/s and o/s/f swivel house weaping

Pass 1 Nov 2013 108,040 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 108,040 miles

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2012 107,791 miles

Oil leak

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

recent repairs to underside of vehicle covered with underseal

Fail 21 May 2012 107,787 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 May 2011 107,191 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 106,388 miles

exhaust deteriorating.

maximum freeplay at steering wheel

offside rear tyre near legal limit.

slight play in nearside steering droparm balljoint.

steering box damp,play in droparm.

Pass 6 Oct 2007 104,059 miles

exhaust corroding heavily in places

front brake pads wearing low

slight play in steering control arm balljoint

Pass 25 Apr 2006 100,685 miles

n/s/f upper kingpin has slight movement † †steering droparm bushes slighly worn † †slight play in both steering control arm balljoints

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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C401 SWV is a 1986 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 120,238 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 C401 SWV, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C401 SWV registered?

C401 SWV is a 1986 Land Rover 90, first registered on 9 June 1986.

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