1987 Land Rover Lr 90 4c Sw MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Lr 90 4c Sw models manufactured in 1987, based on 305 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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The 1987 Land Rover Lr 90 4c Sw has an MOT pass rate of 52.5% based on 305 tests — below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 129,320 miles on the odometer. With a 47.5% failure rate, the 1987 Lr 90 4c Sw is rated as "Poor" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1987 Land Rover Lr 90 4c Sw is Steering, responsible for 4.6% of failures. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs range from £150–600. Suspension is the second most common issue at 3.9%. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment follows at 3.6%.
Top failures specific to 1987 models only. The overall Lr 90 4c Sw page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steering | 4.6% | 14 |
| 2 | Suspension | 3.9% | 12 |
| 3 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 3.6% | 11 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.0% | 9 |
| 5 | Non-component Advisories | 1.6% | 5 |
| 6 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 1.6% | 5 |
| 7 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 1.3% | 4 |
| 8 | Towbars | 1.0% | 3 |
| 9 | Body, Structure And General Items | 1.0% | 3 |
| 10 | Tyres | 0.7% | 2 |
| 11 | Driver's View Of The Road | 0.3% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 129,320 miFor 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.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 0.35 | 4.6% | 14 |
| Suspension | 0.30 | 3.9% | 12 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 0.28 | 3.6% | 11 |
| Brakes | 0.23 | 3.0% | 9 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.13 | 1.6% | 5 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 0.13 | 1.6% | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 0.10 | 1.3% | 4 |
| Towbars | 0.08 | 1.0% | 3 |
| Body & Structure | 0.08 | 1.0% | 3 |
| Tyres | 0.05 | 0.7% | 2 |
| Visibility | 0.03 | 0.3% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1987 Land Rover Lr 90 4c Sw has an MOT pass rate of 52.5% based on 305 tests — below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 129,320 miles on the odometer. With a 47.5% failure rate, the 1987 Lr 90 4c Sw is rated as "Poor" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1987 Land Rover Lr 90 4c Sw, be prepared for above-average maintenance costs. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to steering: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels. With an average mileage of 129,320 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.
Steering — 4.6% of failures
Steering issues account for 4.6% of MOT failures on 1987 Land Rover Lr 90 4c Sw models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.
Suspension — 3.9% of failures
Suspension issues account for 3.9% of MOT failures on 1987 Land Rover Lr 90 4c Sw 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.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 3.6% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 3.6% of MOT failures on 1987 Land Rover Lr 90 4c Sw models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.