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G169 FJL

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,649 mi
Last recorded141,649 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG169 FJL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 141,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body is heavily undersealed, and corroded in places

Fail 2 Sep 2019 141,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body is heavily undersealed, and corroded in places

Pass 23 Nov 2017 141,497 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 141,497 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing both (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 140,302 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 140,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail in several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member in several places (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both floors,springs and chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear tyres perished

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 23 Sep 2011 139,505 miles

235/85/16 O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 139,505 miles

235/85/16 O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 136,232 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre cracking

oil leak

slight corrosion n/s/r chassis

slight play in steering

Pass 29 Apr 2009 133,507 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 133,476 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering column universal joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 131,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2006 129,456 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cut to n/s rear tyre

two front brake calipers odd

Fail 19 Sep 2006 129,456 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

alt belt loose

cut in n/s rear tyre

two front brake calipers odd

Pass 29 Dec 2005 128,039 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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G169 FJL is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G169 FJL, 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 G169 FJL registered?

G169 FJL is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 May 1990.

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