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E243 MCW

1988 Land Rover 90

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,885 mi
Last recorded82,885 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 90115,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE243 MCW
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 82,885 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 82,204 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in both front swivel hubs

Fail 14 Aug 2024 82,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in both front swivel hubs

Pass 21 Aug 2023 81,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and front pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

PAS reservour oil over area

Steering box leaking oil Area is wet with oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering not smooth. Borderline pass

Steering shaft slight play at lower joint

Steering wheel boss, 2 of six retention screws insecure

Fail 17 Aug 2023 81,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and front pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

PAS reservour oil over area

Steering box leaking oil Area is wet with oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering not smooth. Borderline pass

Steering shaft slight play at lower joint

Steering wheel boss, 2 of six retention screws insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2018 81,278 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner body mounting corroded

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out-rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 81,278 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner body mounting corroded

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out-rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 81,271 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 81,265 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings loose on steering box (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 81,142 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake binding

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 81,142 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake binding

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 81,061 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre side wall cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2014 80,706 miles

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

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

front bumper corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2014 80,696 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front bumper corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 79,620 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 78,718 miles

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

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

front bumper corroded

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 23 Jul 2010 77,590 miles

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

brake warning light on

Fail 20 Jul 2010 77,590 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

brake warning light on

Pass 17 Jun 2009 74,691 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2009 74,689 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2008 68,176 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 68,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 63,043 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 18 Mar 2006 61,382 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E243 MCW is a 1988 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 115,022 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 E243 MCW, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E243 MCW is a 1988 Land Rover 90, first registered on 22 April 1988.

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