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G173 RRM

1990 Land Rover 127

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

202,770 mi
Last recorded202,770 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover 12796,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG173 RRM
MakeLand Rover
Model127
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 202,770 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe bolt snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Large amount of backlash through drivetrain

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 202,765 miles

Nearside Front Axle with loose fixing bolts Radial arm bolt loose (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly stretched (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn A frame ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation Excessive brake pedal travel (1.2.1 (d))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Large amount of backlash through drivetrain

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Door check strap broken away from A pillar

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 179,998 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 179,966 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Steering Damper Bush Excessively Worn

Pass 20 May 2023 159,412 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 159,412 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2022 150,768 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 150,768 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member above axle 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 130,379 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 130,376 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2019 111,668 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corrosion present (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper bump stop missing

Fail 23 Aug 2019 111,662 miles

Brake performance not tested cannot test brakes due to burst pipe n/s/r (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm checked at 1.5 mm at wear indicator on tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system along axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corrosion present (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper bump stop missing

Fail 26 May 2017 111,656 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Body or chassis 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)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 106,500 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 106,488 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 95,840 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 95,840 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 280,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 280,017 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 251,190 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 216,689 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 216,686 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 206,304 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 180,176 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 180,176 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 141,967 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 115,123 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 115,123 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 89,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 127?

Based on 2,059 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
1,599
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 51
fog lamp not working 49
position lamp(s) not working 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
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G173 RRM is a 1990 Land Rover 127 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 96,440 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 127 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G173 RRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 127 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this Land Rover 127 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G173 RRM is a 1990 Land Rover 127, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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