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G191 UMB

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

166,458 mi
Last recorded166,458 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG191 UMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 166,458 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 159,856 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 159,856 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 156,083 miles

Corrosion on n/s inner bulkhead be given attention

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement C arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 156,083 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X member inside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn C arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X member Inside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 156,082 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg inside and out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A post pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 156,072 miles

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (A) FRAME BALLJOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 156,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (all marked yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (A) FRAME BALLJOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 155,885 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Mar 2018 155,853 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Reading 8.365 against limit of 3.5 (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Bulkhead above outrigger (through wheel arch) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outrigger on both sides (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2016 152,628 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 152,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 151,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight play in steering box arm ball joint

Fail 2 Sep 2015 151,942 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight play in steering box arm ball joint

Pass 13 Aug 2014 150,514 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 150,514 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 149,219 miles

front suspension bushes on lower arms worn

offside rear brake pipe becoming corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2012 147,556 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 147,270 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 147,263 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 147,027 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 145,057 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake fluid level mid max/min

corrosion o/s front out rigger

n/s rear tyre wearing

slight corrosion o/s front brake disc

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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G191 UMB is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 G191 UMB, 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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G191 UMB is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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