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R478 PBV

1998 Land Rover Lr 90 4C Reg

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,059 mi
Last recorded85,059 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Lr 90 4C Reg111,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 PBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelLr 90 4C Reg
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 85,059 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 2 Jan 2013 74,088 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear diff leaking and top mounts weak

Fail 2 Jan 2013 74,086 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear diff leaking and top mounts weak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,951 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 66,946 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs and pads worn

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 4 Jan 2011 59,227 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to suspension and braking components

rear diff rubber mount bush badly worn

travel in brake pedal

Fail 4 Jan 2011 59,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to suspension and braking components

rear diff rubber mount bush badly worn

travel in brake pedal

Pass 13 Jan 2010 51,523 miles

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

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

diff mount worn

Pass 20 Jan 2009 46,650 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 42,318 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 42,315 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear differential mount is deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,561 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 38,533 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 34,839 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Lr 90 4C Reg?

Based on 794 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
2,706
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 44
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 26
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 24
fog lamp not working 20
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R478 PBV is a 1998 Land Rover Lr 90 4C Reg in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Lr 90 4C Reg models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 111,340 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 Lr 90 4C Reg fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R478 PBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Lr 90 4C Reg typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 28 years old, this Land Rover Lr 90 4C Reg is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R478 PBV is a 1998 Land Rover Lr 90 4C Reg, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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