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Q852JTA

1996 Land Rover 90

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,957 mi
Last recorded162,957 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Land Rover 90127,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ852JTA
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2013 162,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front prop shaft securing nuts/bolts loose.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

rear chassis legs/axle/suspension corroding.

rear exhaust not sat in mounting rubber.

rear fog light not working.

stiffness in power steering system/operation.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 159,848 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

tow bar ball hitch removed

Pass 7 Jun 2010 153,675 miles

cuts/damage to o/s/f+n/s/r+o/s/r tyres not to chords yet..

o/s+n/s/f seat belts starting to fluff/fray.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

slight fluid weep around power steering box.

slight stiffness in steering system.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 153,675 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

cuts/damage to o/s/f+n/s/r+o/s/r tyres not to chords yet..

o/s+n/s/f seat belts starting to fluff/fray.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

slight fluid weep around power steering box.

slight stiffness in steering system.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 148,379 miles

centre cross member corording badly.

cuts/damage to o/s/f+o/s/r tyres not to chords yet.

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s+n/s beamset patterns starting to become poor.

o/s/f hub seal leaking.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s/r body mount around fuel tank corroding.

oil leak.

play in n/s/f upper drag link end.

play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

slight roughness in steering system.

Fail 7 May 2009 148,379 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

centre cross member corroding badly.

cuts/damage to o/s/f+o/s/r tyre walls not to chords yet.

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s+n/s beamset patterns starting to become poor.

o/s/f hub oil seal leaking.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding becoming close to acceptable limits.

o/s/r body mount around fuel tank corroding badly.

oil leak.

play in n/s/f upper drag link end.

slight roughness in steering system.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 142,418 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 138,526 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 138,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 131,144 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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Q852JTA is a 1996 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 127,966 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 Q852JTA, 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 30 years old, this Land Rover 90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Q852JTA is a 1996 Land Rover 90, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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