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G249 MHG

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,979 mi
Last recorded169,979 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG249 MHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 169,979 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 168,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 168,412 miles

engine oil leaks

front to rear brake pipe corroded (to o/s rear hose)

n/s headlamp in poor condition

o/s/f brake pipes corroded (to flexible hose)

steering box weeping

stud missing on exhaust manifold

Fail 17 Oct 2011 168,232 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

engine oil leaks

front to rear brake pipe corroded (to o/s rear hose)

n/s headlamp in poor condition

o/s/f brake pipes corroded (to flexible hose)

steering box weeping

stud missing on exhaust manifold

Pass 27 Oct 2010 166,239 miles

front propshaft loose, diff end

n/s track rod end worn

n/s wiper blade split on end

o/s front brake pipe corroded to flexible brake hose

o/s front swivel hub leaking

slight damage on n/s rear seat belt webbing

slight weep from steering box

veg oil hose leaking

Fail 20 Oct 2010 166,180 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

front propshaft loose, diff end

n/s track rod end worn

n/s wiper blade split on end

o/s front brake pipe corroded to flexible brake hose

o/s front swivel hub leaking

slight damage on n/s rear seat belt webbing

slight weep from steering box

veg oil hose leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2009 161,787 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 161,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 156,451 miles

fuel pipe damp possible leak center area of under vehicle o/s wiper blade distorted

Pass 8 Oct 2007 150,844 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 142,741 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

slight play offside steering damper bush

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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G249 MHG is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G249 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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G249 MHG is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1990.

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