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E218 PHG

1987 Land Rover 90

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,744 mi
Last recorded102,744 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 1987 Land Rover 90123,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE218 PHG
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 102,744 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 102,744 miles

Fuel tank insecure rear brackets badly corroded and holed (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 100,964 miles

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

rear cross member corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 98,967 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing at time of test

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 98,967 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing at time of test

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 97,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 93,659 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 93,645 miles

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

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 88,608 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s/r xmember damaged but secure

Pass 27 Sep 2013 84,760 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 84,760 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 81,034 miles

centre console insecure

loose wires under bonnet near steering column

loose wires under neath near exhaust

o/s/r reflector loose but not insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2011 76,330 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 76,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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E218 PHG is a 1987 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E218 PHG, 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 E218 PHG registered?

E218 PHG is a 1987 Land Rover 90, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E218 PHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E218 PHG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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