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H971 FRW

1990 Land Rover Landrover

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,017 mi
Last recorded114,017 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Landrover79,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH971 FRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelLandrover
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 114,017 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 114,015 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 113,679 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 113,676 miles

Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 113,206 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 112,641 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 11,000 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

No handbrake warning light

Offside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Fail 5 Apr 2016 110,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

No handbrake warning light

Offside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jun 2015 109,780 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 107,145 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 107,145 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 100,972 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise complete chassie corroded and dirty

advise nearside front topshock mounting cone advise corroded

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

slight oil staines steering box area

vehicle been standing for long period

Fail 13 Nov 2012 100,972 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise all complete chassie corroded and dirty

advise nearside front topshock mounting cone advise corroded

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

vehicle been standing for long period

Pass 23 Dec 2010 100,737 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 100,737 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 100,445 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise steering slightly tight inoperation

Fail 1 Apr 2009 100,444 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise middle exhaust section corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2008 100,118 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 100,117 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 100,000 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 100,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

advise front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

advise off side near side rear metal brake pipes corroded on rear axle

advise off side rear brake back plate damp

advise slight smoke on idle

advise steering box arm ball joint slight movement

advise steering damper bushes worn slight movement

advise vehicle dirty under side

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

vehicle been standing for period

Pass 15 Sep 2005 99,070 miles

advise bottom steering colume u.j. at box advise corrosion and slight movement

advise front to rear metal brake pipe advise corrosion

near side door mirror crackd advise

steering box arm ball joint advise slight movement

two front wiper blades perishing

How Reliable is the Land Rover Landrover?

Based on 2,014 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 78
Stop lamp not working 71
position lamp(s) not working 65
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 48
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H971 FRW is a 1990 Land Rover Landrover in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover Landrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 79,701 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 Landrover fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H971 FRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Landrover typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 36 years old, this Land Rover Landrover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H971 FRW registered?

H971 FRW is a 1990 Land Rover Landrover, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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