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C721 WRU

1985 Land Rover 90

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

59,600 mi
Last recorded59,600 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 90113,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC721 WRU
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 59,600 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 59,004 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 59,004 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 58,494 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 58,494 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 57,946 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 May 2022 57,946 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2021 57,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing.

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 57,021 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 57,021 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 56,439 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 56,437 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 55,724 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 55,100 miles

all new suspension fitted

trade test

Fail 29 Oct 2016 55,100 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

all new suspension fitted

trade test

Pass 4 Aug 2015 54,822 miles

n/s/repeater lamp dim

o/s/rear pump stop missing

Fail 4 Aug 2015 54,822 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s/repeater lamp dim

o/s/rear pump stop missing

Pass 21 Aug 2014 54,019 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 53,242 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 52,578 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 52,572 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 50,526 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,680 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 47,634 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 47,634 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,459 miles

brake squeek on road test

Pass 20 Aug 2007 45,988 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 43,572 miles

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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C721 WRU is a 1985 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 C721 WRU, 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 C721 WRU registered?

C721 WRU is a 1985 Land Rover 90, first registered on 4 October 1985.

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