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F498 CWW

1989 Land Rover 90

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,061 mi
Last recorded131,061 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover 90126,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF498 CWW
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 131,061 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 130,721 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 130,534 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 126,000 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

long brake travel

Fail 7 Jan 2022 126,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

long brake travel

Pass 6 Jan 2021 120,415 miles

BRAKE PEDAL LONG TRAVEL

Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 113,906 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 113,906 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 106,251 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

long brake pedal

Pass 29 Jan 2018 98,718 miles

brake pedal long travel

oil leaks

Pass 2 Mar 2017 96,071 miles

Front reg plate deteriorated

front discs slight pitting

n/s/f foot well hole corrosion

rear reg plate deteriorated

slight play on UJ to steering box

Fail 20 Feb 2017 96,066 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides low output (3.7.B.5a)

Front reg plate deteriorated

front discs slight pitting

n/s/f foot well hole corrosion

rear reg plate deteriorated

slight play on UJ to steering box

Pass 3 Mar 2016 93,618 miles

both reg plates deteriorated

passenger foot well, hole /corrosion.

steering box oil mist

Pass 14 Apr 2015 91,699 miles

brake pedal long travel

slight oil residue on steering box

Pass 3 Apr 2014 89,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all four body mounts corrosion

both rear bump stops missing

front pipe and second pipe on exhaust small hole with corrosion

front reg plate damamaged

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s seatbelt web damaged

passenger foot well bad corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2014 89,409 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all four body mounts corrosion

both rear bump stops missing

front pipe and second pipe on exhaust small hole with corrosion

front reg plate damamaged

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s seatbelt web damaged

passenger foot well bad corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2013 88,400 miles

both rear bump stops missing

front reg damaged

n/s body mounts corrosion

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/f hole in passenger foot well

o/s/f body mount corosion

Fail 4 Mar 2013 88,400 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear bump stops missing

front reg damaged

n/s body mounts corrosion

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/f hole in passenger foot well

o/s/f body mount corosion

Pass 2 Apr 2012 87,804 miles

n/s/f hole in foot well floor

oil mist power steering box

oil mist under air filter box

both rear bump stops missing

front reg plate damaged

n/s mirror slight damage

power steering pipe under reservoir oil mist

three body mounts corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2012 87,802 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

bad hole in n/s foot well

both rear bump stops missing

brake pedal long travel

front reg plate damaged

oil mist on steering box

oil mist under air filter

power steering pipe under tank oil mist

three main body mounts very bad corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2011 86,441 miles

hole in floor on nearside front

Fail 2 Mar 2011 86,441 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

passenger foot well big hole .corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2010 85,589 miles

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

bump stops missing

corrosion in nearside floor

handbrake stiff to operate but working ok

nearside front drag link ball joint slight play

nearside wing mirror cracked

slight corrosion on rear flexi hose ferrules

slight movement in rear prop uj

Fail 23 Feb 2010 85,588 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bad corrosion in n/s/f foot well

both rear bump stops missing

front reg damaged

handbrake lever stiff

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/f drag link slight play in ball joint

o/s/r side light lens damaged

oil mist on power steering pipes under air filter

rear uj on prop slight play

Pass 25 Feb 2009 84,905 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 84,905 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 82,261 miles

rear cross member corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2008 82,261 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear cross member corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2007 80,479 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 80,479 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r crossmember corroded over 30cm from suspension

Pass 17 Feb 2006 78,840 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 78,840 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/r tyre tread slightly out of shape

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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F498 CWW is a 1989 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 F498 CWW, 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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F498 CWW is a 1989 Land Rover 90, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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