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G144 HCC

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,238 mi
Last recorded107,238 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG144 HCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 107,238 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 107,238 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 107,238 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

oil leak

rear brake discs

Fail 3 Feb 2016

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition

oil leak

rear brake discs

Fail 24 Jan 2015 103,843 miles

All exhaust rubber mounts/brackets modified advise replacement

Both rear bump stops missing also offside front

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear crossmember welded/repaired

Underbody brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Jan 2015 103,843 miles

All exhaust rubber mounts/brackets modified advise replacement

Both rear bump stops missing also offside front

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear crossmember welded/repaired

Underbody brake pipes greased

Fail 12 Oct 2014 103,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

all exhaust brackets/mounts modified, advise repair

offside front and rear bump stops missing

rear cross member replaced and weleded to chassis

Pass 5 Jun 2013 100,276 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 95,361 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 77,106 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 72,431 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2009 65,816 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 59,963 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 59,942 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 58,182 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 56,785 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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Pass 27 Feb 2006 56,785 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise brake service

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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G144 HCC is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G144 HCC, 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 G144 HCC registered?

G144 HCC is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G144 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G144 HCC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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