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G178 YRJ

1990 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,973 mi
Last recorded79,973 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover 10953,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG178 YRJ
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 79,973 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 78,396 miles

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

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 77,561 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 76,610 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight foot brake travell

Pass 9 Jun 2021 75,247 miles

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

can not identify if head light are hid

Fail 7 Jun 2021 75,226 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

can not identify if head light are hid

Pass 16 Jun 2020 73,218 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 73,211 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

foot brake travell

Pass 8 Jun 2019 70,561 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 66,930 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

can not identify if head light are hid

Pass 10 Jun 2017 65,175 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 63,906 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play from steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipes ruaty

Pass 30 May 2015 62,398 miles

o/s/front tyre outer wall cracking & old

Pass 3 Jun 2014 59,714 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 56,040 miles

Oil leak

n/s head light beam patten could be better

n/s/front hub unit weeping grease

o/s/front tyre cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,290 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 52,929 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 50,578 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 50,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate slightly faded

Pass 1 Jun 2009 49,319 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 45,412 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 41,113 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 35,840 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Land Rover 109?

Based on 34,711 MOT tests across 4,632 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
625
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
4,632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,564
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,754
Stop lamp not working 1,452
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,166
position lamp(s) not working 1,056
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G178 YRJ is a 1990 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 53,381 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 109 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G178 YRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 109 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 36 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G178 YRJ registered?

G178 YRJ is a 1990 Land Rover 109, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G178 YRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G178 YRJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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