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D226 BMV

1987 Land Rover 90

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

170,394 mi
Last recorded170,394 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Land Rover 90123,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD226 BMV
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 170,394 miles

Brake servo has limited servo assistance

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 170,392 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Brake servo has limited servo assistance

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 169,924 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2016 169,916 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger in two places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes out when brake applied (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play Next to steering box (2.1.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2015 168,943 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 167,879 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

nearside rear axle end cap damp

offside front chassis rail corroding

Fail 2 Aug 2014 167,852 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

nearside rear axle end cap damp

offside front chassis rail corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2013 165,065 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 165,051 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 163,954 miles

noise from o/s/r brake

steering box lower oil seal leaking

Fail 19 Nov 2010 159,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 159,047 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 125,320 miles

brake fluid level low

fuel tank support is corroded

offside front outrigger corroded near to body mount

Pass 5 Jun 2008 123,349 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 123,349 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 121,529 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 121,529 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 117,742 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 117,742 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D226 BMV is a 1987 Land Rover 90 in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 D226 BMV, 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.

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What year was D226 BMV registered?

D226 BMV is a 1987 Land Rover 90, first registered on 7 April 1987.

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