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G188 BBK

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,076 mi
Last recorded147,076 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG188 BBK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 147,076 miles

Corrosion in nearside front footwell.

Exhaust system corroded.

General corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Fail 29 Jul 2013 147,068 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Corrosion in nearside front footwell.

Exhaust system corroded.

General corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 147,059 miles

Exhaust blow from front section of exhaust.

offside front brake pipe corroded.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 147,059 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust blow from front section of exhaust.

offside front brake pipe corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 146,973 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 146,966 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 146,888 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 146,888 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 146,423 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 146,423 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 146,305 miles

Chassis covered in surface corrosion.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 146,089 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 145,912 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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G188 BBK is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G188 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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What year was G188 BBK registered?

G188 BBK is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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