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C973 FAF

1985 Land Rover 90

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,181 mi
Last recorded99,181 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 90113,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC973 FAF
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 99,181 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 97,291 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 93,781 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 83,779 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Front bumper has sharp edges (something had been cut off leaving sharp edges) (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2015 92,552 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 92,552 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 17 May 2013 92,552 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2012 92,552 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

chassis has various areas of corrosion but none of which is excessive

exhaust system is corroded front to rear

Fail 21 May 2012 92,552 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

N/S/F wiper blade worn

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

chassis has various areas of corrosion but none of which is excessive

exhaust system is corroded front to rear

Pass 19 Apr 2011 92,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

no side repeaters fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2011 92,550 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

no side repeaters fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2009 91,681 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 91,312 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 91,311 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 90,999 miles

corrosion on offside of bulkhead below windscreen but outside master cylinder prescribed area

nearside corrosion of bulkhead by top door hinge

Fail 10 Nov 2005 90,999 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion on o/s of bulkhead below windscreen but outside master cylinder prescribed aera

n/s corrosion bulkhead by top door hinge

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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C973 FAF is a 1985 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 C973 FAF, 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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C973 FAF is a 1985 Land Rover 90, first registered on 2 September 1985.

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