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G157 WFG

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Lpg 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

157,422 mi
Last recorded157,422 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG157 WFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 157,422 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front floor plan corroded

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all chassis/body and suspension components under sealed

Fail 10 Feb 2026 157,422 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front floor plan corroded

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all chassis/body and suspension components under sealed

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 155,519 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

all chassis/body and suspension components under sealed

Pass 4 Mar 2023 153,212 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 149,781 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 148,531 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 145,250 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 142,841 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 141,186 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 135,848 miles

front registration plate damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2013 134,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

power steering box damp

Pass 4 Oct 2012 132,313 miles

nearside front and offside front floor rust holed

nearside front hub seal leaking

steering box damp!

Pass 22 Sep 2011 131,220 miles

nearside floor rust holed

nearside rear anti-roll bar link balljoint gaiter split

Pass 5 Oct 2009 126,541 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 123,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 123,604 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 119,847 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 114,715 miles

damage to off side of windscreen

near side rear bump stop missing

off side rear service brake becoming lazy

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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G157 WFG is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G157 WFG, 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 G157 WFG registered?

G157 WFG is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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