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F71 BEC

1988 Land Rover 90

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,328 mi
Last recorded66,328 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 90115,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF71 BEC
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 66,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer swivel joints slight leak

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

slight corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2024 65,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer swivel joints slight leak

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2023 64,539 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 63,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 63,146 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery tray corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 62,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 63,495 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play on steering box drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play under bonnet (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 60,003 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 59,114 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,524 miles

Nearside Front Outer hub seal

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2015 158,288 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2015 158,288 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 154,550 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 154,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 151,544 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

SEVERE OIL LEAKS still exist from the lift pump injection pump and dipstick tube areas. Handbrake travel still very long but just passes.

Fail 28 Oct 2005 151,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

dipstick oil leak, liftpump oil leak, injection pump oil leak, all severe and causing oil to be dropped on road.

oil leak

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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F71 BEC is a 1988 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F71 BEC, 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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F71 BEC is a 1988 Land Rover 90, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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