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VWO 298S

1977 Land Rover 90

Blue Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,469 mi
Last recorded91,469 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 9058,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWO 298S
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 91,469 miles

rear propshaft has play

Fail 18 Nov 2015 91,469 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear propshaft has play

ns inner wing cover loose

os inner wing cover is loose

steering wheel is loose

Pass 18 Nov 2014 91,195 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 91,185 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 91,185 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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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VWO 298S is a 1977 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 58,178 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 VWO 298S, 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 49 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 VWO 298S registered?

VWO 298S is a 1977 Land Rover 90, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is VWO 298S safe to buy?

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