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1989 Land Rover Lr 110 4c Reg MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Lr 110 4c Reg models manufactured in 1989, based on 56 real MOT test results.

73.2%
Pass Rate
26.8%
Fail Rate
56
Total Tests
165,238
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1989 Land Rover Lr 110 4c Reg MOT Analysis

The 1989 Land Rover Lr 110 4c Reg has an MOT pass rate of 73.2% based on 56 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 165,238 miles on the odometer. With a 26.8% failure rate, the 1989 Lr 110 4c Reg is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1989 Land Rover Lr 110 4c Reg is Suspension, responsible for 3.6% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from £200–500. Driver's View of the Road is the second most common issue at 1.8%.

⚠ Based on limited data (56 tests)

Top failures specific to 1989 models only. The overall Lr 110 4c Reg page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Suspension3.6%2
2Driver's View Of The Road1.8%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 165,238 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Suspension0.22% per 10K miVisibility0.11% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Suspension0.223.6%2
Visibility0.111.8%1

Mileage Statistics

165,238
Mean
182,857
Median
146,732
25th Percentile
193,817
75th Percentile
1.62% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1989 Land Rover Lr 110 4c Reg has an MOT pass rate of 73.2% based on 56 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 165,238 miles on the odometer. With a 26.8% failure rate, the 1989 Lr 110 4c Reg is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1989 Land Rover Lr 110 4c Reg, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. With an average mileage of 165,238 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Suspension — 3.6% of failures

Suspension issues account for 3.6% of MOT failures on 1989 Land Rover Lr 110 4c Reg models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Driver's View of the Road — 1.8% of failures

Driver's View of the Road issues account for 1.8% of MOT failures on 1989 Land Rover Lr 110 4c Reg models. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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