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MEJ 959K

1971 Land Rover 90

Blue Lpg 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,957 mi
Last recorded58,957 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 9066,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEJ 959K
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 58,957 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 58,384 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 57,914 miles

both front axle seals leaking

oil leak

rear axle leaking

Fail 13 Jul 2016 57,910 miles

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

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

both front axle seals leaking

oil leak

rear axle leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,470 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2015 57,468 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 56,826 miles

Oil leak

front hubs leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2013 56,064 miles

front propshaft sleeve has slight play

rear diff is leaking oil

Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,789 miles

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 53,156 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 53,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 50,142 miles

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2010 50,142 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2009 47,151 miles

d/s/f chassis behind bumper corroded

p/s washer could be improved

p/s/f outrigger corroded

rear lower axle casing corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2008 44,404 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 40,282 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 40,217 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2006 36,570 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear gearbox mountings worn

minor leak on both front & rear axle seals

minor leak on both front hub seals

play in sliding joint of front prop. shaft

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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MEJ 959K is a 1971 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,286cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MEJ 959K, 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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MEJ 959K is a 1971 Land Rover 90, first registered on 11 October 1971.

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