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E974 TAG

1987 Land Rover 90

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,147 mi
Last recorded156,147 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 1987 Land Rover 90123,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE974 TAG
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 156,147 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment brake pedal travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

both headlamp aims only just met requirements

various corrosion across under-body

various suspension bushes worn

Pass 30 Nov 2018 151,313 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 151,313 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Nov 2017 148,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 148,825 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 147,724 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 147,292 miles

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 146,893 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 146,893 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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E974 TAG is a 1987 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E974 TAG, 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 E974 TAG registered?

E974 TAG is a 1987 Land Rover 90, first registered on 20 November 1987.

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