MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,390 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
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)
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings slight play
n/s and o/s/f swivel ball seals slight weep
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was FMA 978B registered?
FMA 978B is a 1980 Land Rover 90, first registered on 1 February 1980.
Is FMA 978B safe to buy?
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