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G165 PAH

1990 Land Rover SWB

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,820 mi
Last recorded170,820 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG165 PAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 170,820 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 169,770 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 169,582 miles

Front both sides swivels slightly damp

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front steering drop arm ball joint rubber split slightly

under body heavily under sealed

various holes on under body but not in prescribed area

Pass 21 Nov 2015 169,223 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

advisery ..oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2015 169,223 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advisery ..oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2014 172,598 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2013 172,533 miles

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 14 Sep 2013 172,533 miles

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

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 28 Mar 2012 163,553 miles

tow bar removed

Fail 19 Mar 2012 163,518 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

tow bar removed

Pass 5 Aug 2009 158,223 miles

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 4 Aug 2009 158,207 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 25 Jul 2007 149,885 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 149,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?

Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 263
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 230
Stop lamp not working 208
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 148
position lamp(s) not working 145
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G165 PAH is a 1990 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

The most common reason a Land Rover SWB fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G165 PAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 36 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G165 PAH registered?

G165 PAH is a 1990 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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