1990 · 34 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1990 Land Rover Range Rover MOT pass rate and common faults

155 MOT tests in 2024. 80.0% passed first time, compared with 72.0% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time80.0%
Failed or needed repairs20.0%
Typical mileage at test126,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 155 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.2%
  2. Brake performance not tested: unable to be tested2.6%
  3. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  4. Position lamp: not working1.9%
  5. Side repeaters: not working1.9%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.3%
  7. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements1.3%
  8. Steering box: leaking to the extent that oil is dripping1.3%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics15.5%
  2. Body & chassis9.7%
  3. Brakes5.2%
  4. Suspension4.5%
  5. Steering3.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.7%
  3. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting5.8%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened5.2%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1990 Land Rover Range Rover?

In 2024, 80.0% of 1990 Land Rover Range Rover cars passed their MOT first time, across 155 tests. The average for all 34-year-old cars was 72.0%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1990 Land Rover Range Rover?

The most common failure reasons were chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; brake performance not tested: unable to be tested; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1990 Land Rover Range Rover reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).