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H856 TAO

1990 Land Rover 90 4C Sw Dt Diesel

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,981 mi
Last recorded89,981 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 Land Rover 90 4C Sw Dt Diesel140,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH856 TAO
MakeLand Rover
Model90 4C Sw Dt Diesel
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2012 89,981 miles

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 88,989 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 88,989 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 87,353 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 86,295 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 86,295 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 83,925 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2006 82,395 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 82,395 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90 4C Sw Dt Diesel?

Based on 562 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
1,871
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 16
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 14
Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt 11
fog lamp not working 9
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 9
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H856 TAO is a 1990 Land Rover 90 4C Sw Dt Diesel in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover 90 4C Sw Dt Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 140,926 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 4C Sw Dt Diesel fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H856 TAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 90 4C Sw Dt Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Land Rover 90 4C Sw Dt Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H856 TAO is a 1990 Land Rover 90 4C Sw Dt Diesel, first registered on 16 August 1990.

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