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HDA 727J

1971 Land Rover 90

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

22,552 mi
Last recorded22,552 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 9066,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDA 727J
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 22,552 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 22,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2017 22,551 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member adjacent to tow bar mount area (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 22,551 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member adjacent to tow bar mount area (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 22,551 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 19,701 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 19,701 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 19,088 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 19,088 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 18,609 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 18,609 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 18,600 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 18,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 17,919 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 17,919 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 16,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front propshaft uj badly worn

Pass 26 May 2009 5,246 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 2,400 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 99,238 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 99,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 96,108 miles

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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HDA 727J is a 1971 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 66,102 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 HDA 727J, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HDA 727J is a 1971 Land Rover 90, first registered on 1 February 1971.

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