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YEY 232W

1989 Land Rover 90

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

139,123 mi
Last recorded139,123 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover 90126,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEY 232W
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 139,123 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 138,623 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 138,250 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 136,575 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 135,900 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 135,896 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 135,892 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 135,656 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 135,328 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust lose

Pass 1 May 2014 135,150 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 135,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 134,895 miles

Drivers floor corroded

rear crossmember slightly corroded.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 134,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 134,392 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 134,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 133,052 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 132,754 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 132,251 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 131,708 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 130,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 128,725 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 128,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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YEY 232W is a 1989 Land Rover 90 in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 126,863 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 YEY 232W, 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 37 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YEY 232W is a 1989 Land Rover 90, first registered on 21 February 1989.

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