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G183 TGA

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

198,536 mi
Last recorded198,536 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG183 TGA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 198,536 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 198,536 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 191,955 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 186,637 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 181,524 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 181,518 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 175,712 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 175,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 170,094 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 170,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 164,882 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 164,876 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 160,245 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 160,245 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 153,938 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 153,929 miles

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

Slight Play in O/S/F top Steering Swivel

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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G183 TGA is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 G183 TGA, 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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G183 TGA is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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