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G146 MNW

1990 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,235 mi
Last recorded106,235 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG146 MNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 106,235 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 106,162 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 106,162 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 106,127 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 106,035 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 105,784 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 105,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 105,752 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 105,752 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 105,041 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 105,041 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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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G146 MNW is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 G146 MNW, 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 G146 MNW registered?

G146 MNW is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 February 1990.

Is G146 MNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G146 MNW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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