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VRL 74S

1986 Land Rover 90

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

284,532 mi
Last recorded284,532 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover 90120,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 74S
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 284,532 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s/r bulb dull (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 278,326 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 278,326 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn excessive play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low backing insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 272,846 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 268,037 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 268,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 263,538 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 259,822 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 259,817 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 255,933 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 249,660 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 243,929 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 235,314 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 235,314 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 229,497 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 229,497 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 221,439 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 215,935 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 210,393 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 204,759 miles

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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VRL 74S is a 1986 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 120,238 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 VRL 74S, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VRL 74S registered?

VRL 74S is a 1986 Land Rover 90, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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