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ABW 89M

1985 Land Rover 110

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

3,635 mi
Last recorded3,635 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 110113,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 89M
MakeLand Rover
Model110
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 3,635 miles

all leaf spring rusty and and splayed open

o/s rear tyre starting to perished

Fail 25 Apr 2017 3,635 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear swinging shackle bush allowing spring to move over (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure outer washer rusty away (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement bush worn allowing spring to wear on mount (2.4.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively rough loud cracking noise when turning steering lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear starting to perish

all leaf spring worn and opening up between leafs

Pass 8 Apr 2016 3,006 miles

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

both front wheel bearings noisey

rear prop u/j noisey

rear springs poor condition and bushes worn springs rubbing chassis

Fail 23 Mar 2016 3,006 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement master cylinder ,servo or pedal seizied (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front wheel bearings noisey

rear exhaust mount slack

rear prop u/j noisey

rear springs poor condition and bushes worn springs rubbing chassis

Pass 19 Mar 2015 2,426 miles

steering wheel cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2015 2,426 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

steering wheel cracked

Fail 16 Sep 2014 2,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

offside rear crossmember heavily corroded but not within 30cm of anything.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 1,589 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 1,567 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 1,002 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front footwells corroding offside and nearside

Fail 27 Aug 2011 475 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front footwells corroding offside and nearside

Pass 31 Aug 2010 97,384 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 94,202 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 89,903 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 86,146 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 83,626 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 110?

Based on 15,236 MOT tests across 1,244 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
2,144
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 450
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 415
position lamp(s) not working 382
Stop lamp not working 352
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 338
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ABW 89M is a 1985 Land Rover 110 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover 110 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 113,681 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 110 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABW 89M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 110 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover 110 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ABW 89M is a 1985 Land Rover 110, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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