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C814 VUY

1986 Land Rover 90

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

7,647 mi
Last recorded7,647 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover 90120,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC814 VUY
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 7,647 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 6,470 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 6,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 5,743 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 5,182 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 4,552 miles

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 19 May 2021 4,184 miles

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

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

all coil springs corroded

Fail 19 May 2021 4,184 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

all coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2020 3,963 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 3,359 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/f brake flexi cracking

Fail 5 Jun 2019 3,359 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/f brake flexi cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2018 3,163 miles

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

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))

offside front brake flexi starting to crack

Pass 7 Jun 2017 2,846 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 2,846 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 2,411 miles

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

nearside rear half shaft seal leaking but not leaking onto brakes

Pass 9 Jun 2015 1,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaqust mounting rubbers perishing

nearside rear outer hub showing signs off an oil leak

offside headlamp not working on dip , main then ok . advise check bulb

rear inner brake pads appear to be getting low

Fail 4 Jun 2015 1,843 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

engine oil level low

exhaqust mounting rubbers perishing

nearside rear outer hub showing signs off an oil leak

offside headlamp not working on dip , main then ok . advise check bulb

rear inner brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 11 Jun 2014 1,303 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 425 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 402 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 47,842 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 43,937 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 43,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 36,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 36,643 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 15,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 161,516 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Oil leak

reg. plates may not meet requirements at next annual test

Pass 5 Feb 2007 143,065 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 142,964 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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C814 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 C814 VUY, 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 C814 VUY registered?

C814 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover 90, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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