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D196 GAV

1987 Land Rover 90

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

298,716 mi
Last recorded298,716 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover 90123,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD196 GAV
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 298,716 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 29,234 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 27,869 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 26,977 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 25,694 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 23,641 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 21,492 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 19,044 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 157,502 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 130,975 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 126,706 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 123,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 120,988 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 117,452 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 110,610 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 103,562 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 97,271 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 88,618 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 79,336 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 70,536 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 70,511 miles

Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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D196 GAV is a 1987 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 123,763 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 D196 GAV, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D196 GAV registered?

D196 GAV is a 1987 Land Rover 90, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D196 GAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D196 GAV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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