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C516 TAD

1985 Land Rover 90

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,652 mi
Last recorded133,652 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 90113,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC516 TAD
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 133,652 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 132,506 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 130,829 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 129,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

swivel seals weeping

Pass 18 Feb 2021 127,885 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 127,824 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 127,779 miles

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

Nearside front wheel has slight play.

Offside rear crossmember has corrosion

Overall under surface corrosion.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 127,775 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside front wheel has slight play.

Offside rear crossmember has corrosion

Overall under surface corrosion.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 127,478 miles

Offside Rear chassis leg has heavy surface corrosion

Rear cross member and n/side rear chassis leg have light surface corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2014 126,771 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 125,020 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 123,220 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 123,220 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 122,954 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 122,945 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 122,206 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 121,014 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 120,278 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 119,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 119,571 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 118,123 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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C516 TAD is a 1985 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 C516 TAD, 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 C516 TAD registered?

C516 TAD is a 1985 Land Rover 90, first registered on 1 September 1985.

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