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A90 TGS

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

147,494 mi
Last recorded147,494 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA90 TGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 147,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced pedal box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 147,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced pedal box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 147,386 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

body corroded nearside front and offside front and by pedals

Fail 23 Oct 2021 147,357 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated and has play in it (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working and hazard switch not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

body corroded nearside front and offside front and by pedals

Pass 6 Nov 2020 147,237 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 147,068 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 146,821 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 146,446 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 146,443 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings battery tray (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 145,998 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassie (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front check strap

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 145,997 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative cable disconected (6.7.2)

Centre Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassie (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front check strap

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 145,997 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

body mountings corroding but secure at time of test

corrosion throguout vehicle

rear axle centre top swivel joint has play

rear propshaft uj worn

Fail 2 Jun 2015 145,997 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

corrosion throughout vehicle

floor mountings corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2014 145,997 miles

all tyres protruding vehicle

Pass 24 Dec 2012 145,997 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 145,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 145,988 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 145,941 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 145,837 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 144,599 miles

slight play steering arm

Pass 29 Dec 2008 143,775 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 143,774 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 143,013 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 140,349 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 140,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front prop shaft u/j worn

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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A90 TGS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 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 Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A90 TGS, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A90 TGS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 July 1984.

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