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BAG 643S

1990 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,018 mi
Last recorded123,018 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAG 643S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 123,018 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 123,018 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 123,018 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

o/s/r coilspring corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 120,080 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 116,739 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 116,739 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 115,384 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 114,102 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 108,623 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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BAG 643S is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 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 BAG 643S, 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 36 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 BAG 643S registered?

BAG 643S is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is BAG 643S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAG 643S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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