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KGW 868K

1972 Land Rover 90

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,453 mi
Last recorded40,453 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 9060,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGW 868K
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 40,453 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 39,252 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 39,252 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 37,771 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 37,770 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from m/cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brakes failed on test

Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,976 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Sep 2014 36,946 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,967 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 35,966 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 32,621 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 54,696 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 54,695 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 54,686 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres perished and o/s/f split outer sidewall

oil leak around parking brake on prop shaft

Pass 5 Aug 2009 49,810 miles

bad oil leak from engine

hand brake linkage loose/worn

oil leak on rear axle/diff.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 47,380 miles

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

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

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres slightly perished on side walls

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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KGW 868K is a 1972 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 60,255 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 KGW 868K, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KGW 868K is a 1972 Land Rover 90, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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