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G253 TEG

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,057 mi
Last recorded129,057 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG253 TEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 129,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 127,662 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 127,644 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front prop flange loose

n/s/front wing mirror cracked

rear crossmember rusting n/s inner

rear no plate deteriating lamp

rear prop sliding yoke wear

Pass 25 Oct 2011 126,548 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 125,834 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 125,834 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008
Pass 8 Jun 2007 125,834 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 122,730 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 122,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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G253 TEG is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G253 TEG, 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 G253 TEG registered?

G253 TEG is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 1990.

Is G253 TEG safe to buy?

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