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R214 DKY

1998 Land Rover 90

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

164,487 mi
Last recorded164,487 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Land Rover 9086,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 DKY
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 164,487 miles

Offside Front Corrosion to floor pan

Fail 6 Oct 2021 164,457 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Corrosion to floor pan

Pass 22 Oct 2020 164,037 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle, floor, area marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 164,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated leaking hub seal (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle, floor, area marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 163,346 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 163,346 miles

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2018 162,747 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 162,448 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 161,280 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 161,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play track rod rubber bush (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 155,760 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 155,741 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 150,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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
Full Land Rover 90 reliability report

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R214 DKY is a 1998 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 86,288 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 R214 DKY, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover 90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R214 DKY is a 1998 Land Rover 90, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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