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G194 VJA

1990 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,409 mi
Last recorded153,409 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG194 VJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 153,409 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 152,672 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 152,629 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear oil seal slight seepage

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front sphere's slight leak

front and rear diff seal leak

general body damage

Pass 3 Jan 2020 152,206 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 152,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 152,023 miles

All tyres perished

Exhaust resting on chassis

Oil leak

Surface corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 30 Sep 2016 152,010 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis cross member (6.6.6)

slight leak from both front hub seals

Pass 9 Sep 2015 150,592 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 147,720 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 147,704 miles

Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 147,239 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 145,066 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 143,768 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 143,768 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 142,707 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 141,741 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 140,059 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 138,482 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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G194 VJA is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VJA, 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 VJA registered?

G194 VJA is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 March 1990.

Is G194 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G194 VJA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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