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G140 MUA

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,580 mi
Last recorded127,580 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG140 MUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 127,580 miles

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

battery box holled and corroded

chasis rusty and corroded

floor corroded

front seat belts frayed

n/s out rigger holled and corroded

oil leak

slight leak front hubs

slight leak o/s hub

Fail 22 Oct 2015 127,568 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

chasis rusty and corroded

floor corroded

front seat belts frayed

n/s out rigger holled and corroded

oil leak

slight leak front hubs

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

battery box holled and corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 123,743 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chasis corroded and thin in places

n/s rear outrigger holled and corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2014 123,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

chasis corroded and thin in places

n/s rear outrigger holled and corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 120,707 miles

chasis corroded

floor holled and corroded

some corrosion to n/s front disc

some play in suspension bushes

Fail 25 Oct 2011 120,704 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

brakes pulling to n/s

chasis corroded

floor holled and corroded

some corrosion to n/s front disc

some play in suspension bushes

Pass 25 Aug 2010 116,423 miles

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

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

both front hubs have slight oil leaks

chasis getting thin in places

incorect wheels fitted to front axel

Fail 24 Aug 2010 116,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

both front hubs have slight oil leaks

chasis getting thin in places

Pass 18 Aug 2009 111,245 miles

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

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

spare wheel could be more secure

unable to tell if fuel tank leaking

Fail 18 Aug 2009 111,245 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

spare wheel could be more secure

unable to tell if fuel tank leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2008 106,288 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G140 MUA is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G140 MUA, 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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G140 MUA is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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