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A1 SGO

1991 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,852 mi
Last recorded135,852 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 SGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 135,852 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 135,794 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 135,642 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 135,641 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump at engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting panel for tow bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated oil leak at hub (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play top joint in hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear seat panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired both rear chassi outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak engine area

Pass 16 Jun 2022 135,393 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 135,393 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 134,295 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 134,240 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 134,131 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 134,119 miles

Rear uj on propshaft worn

Pass 18 Jun 2017 131,426 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 131,036 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 130,267 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 128,930 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 126,879 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 125,046 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 123,061 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 120,137 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 116,068 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 112,543 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 109,297 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 106,204 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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A1 SGO is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 126,858 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 SGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 35 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A1 SGO registered?

A1 SGO is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 1991.

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