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XFO 174

1978 Land Rover 90

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,272 mi
Last recorded17,272 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 9086,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFO 174
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 17,272 miles

Front Front tractor seals weeping

Front and rear differentials weeping

Oil leak x4 ()

Rear Fuel tank slightly corroded

Rear Hub seals weeping

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 17,000 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 16,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 16,871 miles

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

battery insecure

n/s/f brake binding slightly

slight leak from rear hubs

Pass 12 Apr 2011 16,725 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded but system still supported

slight oil leak from both rear hubs

Pass 13 Apr 2010 16,362 miles

n/s/f wheel binding slightly

rear exhaust hanger broken and corroded

slight oil leak n/s/r hub

Fail 13 Apr 2010 16,361 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

n/s/f wheel binding slightly

rear exhaust hanger broken and corroded

slight oil leak n/s/r hub

Pass 23 Jan 2009 16,234 miles

n/s/f wheel binding slightly

rear exhaust bracket corroded

slight leak from o/s/r hub

Fail 16 Dec 2008 16,231 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f wheel binding slightly

rear exhaust bracket corroded

slight leak from o/s/r hub

Pass 1 Nov 2007 16,097 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 15,864 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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XFO 174 is a 1978 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XFO 174, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XFO 174 registered?

XFO 174 is a 1978 Land Rover 90, first registered on 5 December 1978.

Is XFO 174 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFO 174 shows 11 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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