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FMA 978B

1980 Land Rover 90

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,390 mi
Last recorded72,390 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 9071,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMA 978B
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 72,390 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 72,390 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 72,361 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 72,361 miles

Central Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Central Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Central Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Central Rear Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 72,328 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 72,295 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 72,172 miles

n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings slight play

n/s and o/s/f swivel ball seals slight weep

Pass 1 Oct 2012 71,707 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 70,992 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cut in o/s/f tyre

cut in o/s/r tyre

fuel retern rubbing

n/s/f body mount nut not up to locking bit

n/s/r floor corostion

n/s/r u clamps not up to locking on nut

o/s/f brake a bit tight

slight play in rear uj (front)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 70,424 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 69,625 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 69,622 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 68,694 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 67,845 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 66,401 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 66,382 miles

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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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FMA 978B is a 1980 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 71,972 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 FMA 978B, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FMA 978B is a 1980 Land Rover 90, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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