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G167 REC

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,788 mi
Last recorded119,788 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG167 REC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 119,788 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 117,957 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 117,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 115,908 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 114,218 miles

braided brake hoses fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2014 111,237 miles

braided brake hoses fitted

exhaust rubbers perished

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Pass 21 Jan 2013 107,750 miles

braided brake hoses fitted

front brakes worn

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Pass 11 Oct 2011 106,596 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake back slightly damp

Fail 11 Oct 2011 106,596 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake back slightly damp

Pass 27 Oct 2010 104,305 miles

Offside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 104,239 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 100,526 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 96,897 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 96,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 93,013 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 92,936 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 88,347 miles

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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G167 REC is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 G167 REC, 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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G167 REC is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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