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G194 FVT

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

205,206 mi
Last recorded205,206 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG194 FVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 205,206 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 196,974 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 193,863 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 191,199 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 185,883 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 180,935 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 177,663 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 177,635 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 173,807 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 173,807 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2017 168,333 miles

h/lamp dip switch appears to have an intermittent fault

weep from fuel pump

Pass 21 Jan 2015 166,730 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 160,542 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 160,527 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 160,527 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 15,881 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 15,881 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G194 FVT is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 G194 FVT, 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 G194 FVT registered?

G194 FVT is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G194 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G194 FVT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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