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F796 ABD

1989 Land Rover 90

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,925 mi
Last recorded84,925 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover 90126,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF796 ABD
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 84,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light on

underside corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 84,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

heavy underside surface corrosion in testable areas

smell of fuel under bonnet cannot see any leaks

Fail 27 Nov 2017 84,388 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

heavy underside surface corrosion in testable areas

smell of fuel under bonnet cannot see any leaks

Pass 18 Nov 2016 84,354 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 84,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 84,300 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 84,300 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 83,072 miles

Front hub seals leaking

Heavy underside surface corrosion in testable areas

Smell of fuel under bonnet but no leaks apparant

Vehicle would benefit from greasing

tyres cracking / perishing

Fail 25 Sep 2014 83,070 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front hub seals leaking

Heavy underside surface corrosion in testable areas

Smell of fuel under bonnet but no leaks apparant

Vehicle would benefit from greasing

tyres cracking / perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2013 80,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 80,647 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 79,448 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 78,389 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 77,364 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 77,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight corrosion to nearside sill

Pass 2 Sep 2009 77,253 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 27 Aug 2009 77,243 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

oil leak from steering box

slight oil leak from nearside front axle swivel joint

slight oil leak from offside front axle swivel joint

Pass 10 Sep 2008 76,171 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 72,654 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 72,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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F796 ABD is a 1989 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 126,863 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 F796 ABD, 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 37 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F796 ABD is a 1989 Land Rover 90, first registered on 9 June 1989.

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