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G187 EAC

1990 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,407 mi
Last recorded123,407 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG187 EAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 123,407 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 123,407 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 119,979 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 119,969 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

middle seat missing

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 7 Apr 2009 116,800 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 116,800 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 114,202 miles

Oil leak

various holes outwith prescribed areas

Fail 28 Feb 2008 114,202 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

various holes outwith prescribed areas

Pass 11 May 2007 112,218 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 112,218 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise rear brake back plates badly corr

Propshaft component defective

Pass 27 Mar 2006 109,318 miles

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 EAC is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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.

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What year was G187 EAC registered?

G187 EAC is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 June 1990.

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