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C992 RPG

1985 Land Rover 90

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,500 mi
Last recorded110,500 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 90113,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC992 RPG
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 110,500 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 105,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 103,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 102,056 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 99,094 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 97,856 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 96,852 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and shockers rusty

under side of car rusty

Fail 30 Jul 2018 96,845 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 96,733 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded.

Hub seal leaking slightly o/s/r.

Fail 24 Jan 2017 96,733 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel filler neck corroded.

Hub seal leaking slightly o/s/r.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 96,731 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Beneath door hinge. (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 96,731 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Beneath door hinge. (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 96,678 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust secure

Pass 11 Oct 2013 96,661 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front discs scored

Fail 10 Oct 2013 96,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front discs scored

Pass 13 Oct 2012 96,293 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 96,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 95,785 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 95,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2010 94,845 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play everywere

under vehicle and components rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2009 93,367 miles

o/s/rear bump stop missing

seat belt stalks wrong way round

slight play to rear axle ball joint

Fail 18 Apr 2009 93,336 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front brake hose starting to perish and crack no (cord showing) advise replace

front brake pipes rusty

grease leaking from front of o/s/rear hub

o/s/rear bump stop missing

seat belt stalks wrong way round

slight play to rear axle ball joint

Pass 7 Apr 2008 91,639 miles

Front brake hoses perishing

Front to rear brake pipe rusty at the front section

Grease leaking from O/S/R hub

Left and right seat belt stalks fitted the wrong way round

N/S/F and rear brake pipes rusty

O/S/R bump stop missing

Play in steering box

Slight play to rear axle ball joint

Fail 29 Mar 2008 91,610 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Front brake hoses perishing

Front to rear brake pipe rusty at the front section

Grease leaking from O/S/R hub

Left and right seat belt stalks fitted the wrong way round

N/S/F and rear brake pipes rusty

O/S/R bump stop missing

Play in steering box

Slight play to rear axle ball joint

Pass 21 Mar 2007 89,367 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 89,358 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

vehicle showing signs of age

Pass 10 Mar 2006 86,638 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

seat belt storks round wroung way

under vehicle and components rusty

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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C992 RPG is a 1985 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C992 RPG, 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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C992 RPG is a 1985 Land Rover 90, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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