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G186 RRS

1990 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,100 mi
Last recorded96,100 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG186 RRS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 96,100 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 95,033 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 93,796 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel Arche (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 93,608 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative offside rear lamp does not operate when hazards are turned on. bulb woks for indicator however. (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis. welds failed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

nearside front / offside front side step mounts corroded

vehicle underside has corrosion to body, chassis, suspension components etc.

Pass 24 Mar 2023 92,472 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2012 92,428 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 91,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 86,402 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 86,402 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 86,357 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 83,059 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT ON O/S FRONT TOP BALL JOINT

Pass 6 Sep 2006 78,859 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 78,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 76,827 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 76,825 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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G186 RRS is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 G186 RRS, 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 G186 RRS registered?

G186 RRS is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 June 1990.

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