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G237 MHG

1990 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,175 mi
Last recorded176,175 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG237 MHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 176,175 miles

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

Offside Lower Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 174,976 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 174,958 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 174,022 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 171,940 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 170,027 miles

Slight corrosion chassis near a frame mounts

front brake hoses slightly perished

steering box damp

Fail 16 Jan 2016 169,974 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near a frame mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near a frame mount (6.1.B.2)

rear propshaft rear joint worn, front propshart rear joint worn

slight corrosion rear cross member

slight leak from steering box

Pass 10 Jan 2015 169,154 miles

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

front propshaft rear joint has slight play

offside headlamp adjuster deteriorated

slight corrosion nearside upper door pillar

slight corrosion rear cross member

Fail 30 Jan 2014 167,897 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 167,897 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 165,848 miles

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

o/s swivel hub slight seepage of greese/oil.

Fail 29 Oct 2012 165,824 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 164,943 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis corroded slightly

o/s/f hub seal has a slight misting of oil

steering box slightly wet

Pass 29 Sep 2011 164,943 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis corroded slightly

o/s/f hub seal has a slight misting of oil

steering box slightly wet

Pass 28 Sep 2010 161,953 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 161,953 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 159,180 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 159,180 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 154,580 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 151,094 miles

nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops missing

offside drag link end cover split

Pass 26 Sep 2006 146,882 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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G237 MHG is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G237 MHG, 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 G237 MHG registered?

G237 MHG is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 1990.

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