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E42 HVL

1987 Land Rover 90

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,648 mi
Last recorded159,648 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1987 Land Rover 90123,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 159,648 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 159,646 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 158,496 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 158,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 157,203 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 157,191 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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 HVL is a 1987 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E42 HVL registered?

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

Is E42 HVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E42 HVL shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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