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PPG 438L

1973 Land Rover 90

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,299 mi
Last recorded82,299 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 9060,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPG 438L
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 82,299 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 82,051 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 81,837 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 81,836 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 81,577 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 81,577 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 81,562 miles

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

Brake relay lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

battery clamp poorly fitted /loose and earth connector loose

front axle balls oil leaking both side more nearside

handbrake back plate abit loose/moves ?

handbrake linkage return spring not connected

nearside wiper blade split at end

offside front brake sticking abit

rear prop rear joint worn/play

traces exhaust front pipe blowing abit and loose, pipe catch on gear box mounting

traces of fluid leaking in side drum?nearside rear and abit offside rear?

tyres are tubeless but has tubes inside?

Pass 11 Feb 2014 81,250 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 81,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 80,900 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 80,851 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 80,720 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 80,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight oil leak from n/s/r hub

Pass 26 Oct 2009 80,598 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 80,289 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 79,752 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 79,489 miles

offside front top swivel pin has slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2005 79,405 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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PPG 438L is a 1973 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 60,858 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 PPG 438L, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PPG 438L registered?

PPG 438L is a 1973 Land Rover 90, first registered on 16 March 1973.

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