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D121 GOR

1987 Lada Riva

Brown Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,518 mi
Last recorded71,518 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Lada Riva37,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD121 GOR
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 71,518 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 70,020 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 66,790 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 64,266 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 64,389 miles

some play in all steering joints

engine oil leak

front brake flexi hoses perished

general surface corrosoin to underside of vehicle

Fail 11 May 2010 64,388 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine oil leak

front brake flexi hoses perished

general surface corrosoin to underside of vehicle

some play in all steering joints

Pass 18 May 2009 64,139 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 63,835 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 63,826 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2007 63,361 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 63,349 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2006 62,719 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 62,712 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Lada Riva?

Based on 3,646 MOT tests across 767 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
892
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 179
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 162
Brake pipe excessively corroded 138
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 138
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D121 GOR is a 1987 Lada Riva in Brown with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1987 Lada Riva models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 37,096 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lada Riva fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D121 GOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lada Riva typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Lada Riva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D121 GOR registered?

D121 GOR is a 1987 Lada Riva, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is D121 GOR safe to buy?

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