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G251 TAG

1997 Land Rover 127

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,772 mi
Last recorded50,772 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG251 TAG
MakeLand Rover
Model127
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 50,772 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 50,682 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 50,503 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 50,260 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 49,882 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 49,320 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 84,710 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 48,111 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 48,094 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

fog lamp switch bit sticky

o/s/ wiper arm bit loos but clering screen

slight leak from power4 steering box

slight play in o/s bush on nfront panard rod

How Reliable is the Land Rover 127?

Based on 2,059 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
1,599
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 51
fog lamp not working 49
position lamp(s) not working 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
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G251 TAG is a 1997 Land Rover 127 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 127 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G251 TAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 127 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover 127 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G251 TAG registered?

G251 TAG is a 1997 Land Rover 127, first registered on 10 July 1997.

Is G251 TAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G251 TAG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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