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E42 FRA

1987 Land Rover 90

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,433 mi
Last recorded185,433 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1987 Land Rover 90123,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE42 FRA
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 185,433 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 185,431 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 180,132 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 177,954 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 177,939 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2015 171,694 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 158,147 miles

o/s/f floor rusting

Fail 15 Aug 2014 158,147 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers footwell corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 28 Jun 2013 158,020 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 158,018 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 156,530 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 151,452 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 113,168 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak from front hub seals

Fail 13 May 2010 113,161 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak from front hub seals

Pass 12 Jun 2009 112,211 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 112,207 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine smokes on tickover when cold

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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E42 FRA is a 1987 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E42 FRA, 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 E42 FRA registered?

E42 FRA is a 1987 Land Rover 90, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E42 FRA safe to buy?

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