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G184 EAC

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

107,667 mi
Last recorded107,667 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG184 EAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 107,667 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 104,959 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 102,075 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 99,671 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 98,775 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 98,018 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 97,134 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 96,540 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 94,893 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 93,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 91,753 miles

ADVISE O/S Rear brake binding slighty

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 91,753 miles

ADVISE O/S Rear brake binding slighty

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 90,005 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 88,169 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 86,273 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 84,364 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 81,755 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 79,659 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 77,343 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 75,085 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 72,554 miles

advise indicator switch intermittant

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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G184 EAC is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 G184 EAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G184 EAC?

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What year was G184 EAC registered?

G184 EAC is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 June 1990.

Is G184 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G184 EAC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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