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G786 BRX

1990 Land Rover 90

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

161,594 mi
Last recorded161,594 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover 90117,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG786 BRX
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 161,594 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 154,936 miles

Nearside swivel joint has slight play

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 146,022 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

vehicle requires underbody clean

Fail 26 Oct 2023 146,017 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember at tow bar attachment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

vehicle requires underbody clean

Pass 31 Oct 2022 137,426 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 129,479 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 129,475 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2020 111,475 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 111,475 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 91,078 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 91,078 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing rubber pad (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 75,653 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 75,653 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 61,875 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt End of Drop Arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil Leak Around Engine Area

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 61,875 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt End of Drop Arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil Leak Around Engine Area

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 47,694 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jun 2016 47,692 miles

Centre Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement in chassis (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement in chassis (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 33,655 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 32,963 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 30,537 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 30,463 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 30,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 30,397 miles

front top shock trumpets rusty

Fail 13 Jan 2012 30,397 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front top shock trumpets rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2011 30,333 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak from front.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 29,769 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 29,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 29,361 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 29,361 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 29,361 miles

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 29,304 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,304 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 29,241 miles

slight oil weep from power steering box

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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G786 BRX is a 1990 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 117,379 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 G786 BRX, 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 36 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G786 BRX is a 1990 Land Rover 90, first registered on 15 March 1990.

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