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G187 BBK

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

187,855 mi
Last recorded187,855 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG187 BBK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 187,855 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 187,855 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leaks underneath.oil leak from steering box.slight play in o/s/f hub bearing.battery tray corroded and holed under n/s

Fail 25 Apr 2013

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 185,887 miles

Nearside front brake disc pitted and rusty

Offside front brake disc pitted and rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2009 185,862 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 185,862 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 185,416 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front seats slightly loose on runners

Corrosion in nearside floorpan

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 185,262 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front seats slightly loose on runners

Corrosion in nearside floor pan

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 184,191 miles

c/l 495667

Fail 29 May 2007 184,185 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 179,053 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 179,053 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 May 2005 167,769 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 167,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Heavy surface rust/corrosion on fuel pipes

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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G187 BBK is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 G187 BBK, 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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G187 BBK is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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