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C71 SHC

1986 Land Rover 90

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,082 mi
Last recorded147,082 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover 90120,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC71 SHC
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 147,082 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 147,082 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced earth fault (4.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 146,695 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 145,913 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 145,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play front and rear prop shafts have slight play in U/Js (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 145,101 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 143,529 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 141,635 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 137,732 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings require adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 134,856 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 134,754 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 133,756 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2007 133,754 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2006 132,309 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 132,306 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil 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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C71 SHC is a 1986 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 C71 SHC, 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 C71 SHC registered?

C71 SHC is a 1986 Land Rover 90, first registered on 10 February 1986.

Is C71 SHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C71 SHC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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