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VSL 759

1960 Land Rover 90

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,799 mi
Last recorded85,799 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 1960 Land Rover 9070,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSL 759
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 85,799 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 82,555 miles

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

drivers seat belt not fitted ( not required on vehicle of this age)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 82,554 miles

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

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

drivers seat belt not fitted ( not required on vehicle of this age)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 82,546 miles

All position lamps not working with Ign off (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded fillet plate on axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working front and rear (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Chassis has a plethora of welded patches covered in thick protective compounds. Previous repairs appear sound as far as practical to assertain without removal of underseal etc.

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

drivers seat belt not fitted - not required due to age of vehicle

Fail 10 Nov 2015 82,510 miles

All position lamps not working WITH IGNITION OFF (1.1.A.3b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat box (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General poor welded repairs to chassis

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/F seat belt not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Oct 2013 80,700 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 80,591 miles

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

o/s chassis out rigger is corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 80,212 miles

bad running

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2012 80,212 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bad running

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 79,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 79,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 79,145 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 79,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 77,812 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle chassis has patches throughout some questionable repairs

Vehicle chassis is heavily painted in places

Fail 8 Oct 2008 77,802 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front leaf spring inner "U" bolt fitted incorrectly

Oil leak

Vehicle chassis has patches throughout some questionable repairs

Vehicle chassis is heavily painted in places

Pass 4 May 2007 76,209 miles

Vehicle chassis has had lots of repairs to it some of which appear to only just be adequate

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 76,199 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Vehicle chassis has had lots of repairs to it some of which appear to only just be adequate

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 8 May 2006 74,275 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

brake pedal travel

indcator lose on colunm

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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VSL 759 is a 1960 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1960 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 70,208 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 VSL 759, 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 66 years old, this Land Rover 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VSL 759 is a 1960 Land Rover 90, first registered on 22 June 1960.

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