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VLW 127X

1981 Land Rover 90

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,511 mi
Last recorded56,511 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 9062,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLW 127X
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 56,511 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 56,372 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 55,873 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 55,070 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 54,522 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 54,522 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven low effort (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 53,574 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 53,524 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

transmission oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 52,281 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 46,665 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 46,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 40,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 34,743 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 34,730 miles

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

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Oct 2010 27,836 miles

Centre Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

play in nearside front track rod end.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 27,836 miles

play in nearside front track rod end.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 19,304 miles

front leaf spring secure but not secured corectly

Pass 16 Oct 2008 10,779 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f and o/s/r chassis rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2007 4,724 miles

All tyres have age related cracks.

O/S/F chassis leg rusty.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 98,887 miles

All 4 damper bottom bushes have slight play in.

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2005 95,275 miles

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

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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VLW 127X is a 1981 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLW 127X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VLW 127X registered?

VLW 127X is a 1981 Land Rover 90, first registered on 30 October 1981.

Is VLW 127X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLW 127X shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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