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G129 OMB

1989 Land Rover 90

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,697 mi
Last recorded177,697 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover 90126,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG129 OMB
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 177,697 miles

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

undersealed

Fail 1 Sep 2025 177,697 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

undersealed

Pass 9 Sep 2024 176,387 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 176,387 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2023 175,333 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 174,402 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 173,195 miles

Nearside Front swivel pin housing damp

Fail 24 May 2021 173,190 miles

Central Front Power steering component leaking underside (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint insecure under bonnet to steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel pin housing damp

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt to idler (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated over axel ball joint rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 172,960 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play above axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 17 Dec 2020 172,960 miles

Brake performance not tested vehicle would not start (1.2.1 (g))

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play under bonnet (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play above axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 20 Jan 2020 172,424 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 171,638 miles

Central Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 169,521 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 165,133 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 159,400 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 159,400 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 153,980 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 162,011 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 160,701 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 160,701 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 156,609 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 156,609 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 156,609 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Tail pipe end split

Fail 5 Jul 2008 156,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Tail pipe end split

Pass 29 Jun 2007 155,373 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 155,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 153,750 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 153,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90?

Based on 13,974 MOT tests across 967 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,508
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 394
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 361
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 320
position lamp(s) not working 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 307
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G129 OMB is a 1989 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 126,863 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 90 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 394 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G129 OMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G129 OMB is a 1989 Land Rover 90, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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