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XKA 89W

1973 Land Rover 90

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,764 mi
Last recorded58,764 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 9060,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKA 89W
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 58,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 58,189 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Slight movement at steering wheel

Pass 23 Dec 2015 57,250 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 57,243 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 56,245 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

both wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 17 Dec 2013 55,626 miles

Oil leak

front seats cannot be secured in upright position,this is vehicle design

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings loose but secure

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings slight play

radiator lower panel corroded but secure

Pass 12 Dec 2012 54,397 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 52,364 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 49,716 miles

elec wiring insecure @ master switch and @ n/s of radiator

oil leak @ front diff pinion seal

oil leak @ transfer box

Pass 13 Nov 2009 47,615 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 44,599 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2008 44,559 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 41,685 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 41,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front swivel housing leaking but not to excess

Pass 18 May 2006 38,371 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 38,371 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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XKA 89W is a 1973 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 60,858 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 XKA 89W, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XKA 89W is a 1973 Land Rover 90, first registered on 31 December 1973.

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