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E127 RSC

1987 Land Rover 90

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

202,509 mi
Last recorded202,509 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 1987 Land Rover 90123,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE127 RSC
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 202,509 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 201,946 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 200,683 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 199,564 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

brake pipe going to rear corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2018 197,494 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 195,644 miles

Front and rear axle suspension mounts have slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Whole chassis has surface corrosion

o/s/f chassis leg has surface corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2016 194,021 miles

Front axle has slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear diff has oil leak

Engine has oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2016 193,946 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported engine bay (1.9.2a)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inside door x2 (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings underside, passengers foot area (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Engine has oil leak

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering dampener (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear diff has oil leak

o/s/f upper bulk head has corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2015 192,035 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

egine has slight oil leak

fuel tank slightly corroded

gearbox has slight oil leak

nearside upper bulkhead holed

offside upper bulkhead holed

rear diff has slight oil leak from seal

Pass 9 Jul 2014 188,871 miles

Nearside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front diff has slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 188,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2013 188,686 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine fan fouling cover

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 186,752 miles

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

Oil leak

rear diff leak

Fail 4 May 2012 186,752 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear diff leak

Pass 22 Apr 2011 183,560 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 183,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 180,132 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 177,955 miles

n/s front back plate adrift

Fail 9 Feb 2009 177,955 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

n/s front back plate adrift

Pass 17 Jan 2008 176,532 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 175,963 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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E127 RSC is a 1987 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 E127 RSC, 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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E127 RSC is a 1987 Land Rover 90, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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