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HVL 231Y

1982 Land Rover 90

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,587 mi
Last recorded82,587 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 9047,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVL 231Y
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 82,587 miles

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

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

brake master cylinder/servo mounting perscribed area is corroded but not excessive

Fail 11 Dec 2013 82,586 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering linkage inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 82,586 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2012 82,553 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front diff leaking

rear diff leaking

Pass 25 Oct 2011 82,540 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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HVL 231Y is a 1982 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 47,798 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 HVL 231Y, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HVL 231Y is a 1982 Land Rover 90, first registered on 1 September 1982.

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