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OEW 899X

1981 Land Rover 90

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,316 mi
Last recorded69,316 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 9062,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEW 899X
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 69,316 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 69,083 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 69,018 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 68,777 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 68,582 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 68,537 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror cracked

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 68,537 miles

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

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

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

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,182 miles

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 67,566 miles

Oil leak

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 26 Aug 2009 67,561 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2008 67,454 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 67,340 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 67,331 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 66,600 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 66,591 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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OEW 899X is a 1981 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 73.3%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 62,989 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 OEW 899X, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OEW 899X?

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What year was OEW 899X registered?

OEW 899X is a 1981 Land Rover 90, first registered on 4 September 1981.

Is OEW 899X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEW 899X shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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