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RKO 124W

1981 Land Rover 90

Cream Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,581 mi
Last recorded57,581 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 9062,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKO 124W
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 57,581 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 57,581 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 56,286 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 56,286 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 55,740 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 55,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,730 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 55,678 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING TYRE WALLS AND TREADS

Fail 29 Jan 2015 55,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING TYRE WALLS AND TREADS

Pass 16 Jan 2014 55,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

possible brake contanimation n/s/r

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Jan 2014 55,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

possible brake contanimation n/s/r

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jan 2013 55,214 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Jan 2013 55,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jan 2012 54,554 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 53,410 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 53,410 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,745 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

rear exhaust mounting loose

Fail 19 Jan 2010 51,745 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

rear exhaust mounting loose

Pass 8 Jan 2009 49,907 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2009 49,907 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2008 48,609 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 46,261 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 44,000 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 44,000 miles

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

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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RKO 124W is a 1981 Land Rover 90 in Cream with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 RKO 124W, 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.

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RKO 124W is a 1981 Land Rover 90, first registered on 15 May 1981.

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