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SDE 219S

1978 Land Rover 90

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,012 mi
Last recorded90,012 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 9086,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDE 219S
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 90,012 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 89,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 88,072 miles

front & rear brakes req attention High imbalance.

general oil leaks.

Fail 23 Mar 2018 88,009 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis corroded & holed within 30cm of a shock absorber mount. (2.4.A.3)

Steering damper bracket heavily corroded.

front & rear brakes req attention High imbalance.

general oil leaks.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 86,360 miles

general oil leaks from gearbox area.

n/s/r hub area damp.

o/s/r chassis rail corroded.

Fail 29 Mar 2017 86,318 miles

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

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

general oil leaks from gearbox area.

n/s/r hub area damp.

o/s/r chassis rail corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 84,862 miles

general oil leaks.

n/s/r hub seal leaking oil.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 84,862 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

general oil leaks.

n/s/r hub seal leaking oil.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 83,055 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 83,007 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

heavy oil leak n/s/r hub seal/brake drum area

oil leaks from gear box

Pass 29 Mar 2014 81,923 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 81,197 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 81,187 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 81,087 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 78,089 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front hubs damp

rear leaf springs slightly splayed

Fail 27 Sep 2010 78,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front hubs damp

rear leaf springs slightly splayed

Pass 24 Oct 2009 76,325 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 75,471 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 73,677 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 72,215 miles

CHASSIS HAS BEEN HEAVILY UNDERSEALED AND EXTENSIVE WELDING REAPAIRS MADE. ALL APPEARS OK.

LEAF SPRING CORRODING

NEARSIDE WIPER POOR

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT AXLE HUBS WEEPING OIL

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN TOP BUSH

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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SDE 219S is a 1978 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 86,318 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 SDE 219S, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SDE 219S is a 1978 Land Rover 90, first registered on 13 March 1978.

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