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G262 MNG

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,264 mi
Last recorded174,264 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG262 MNG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 174,264 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 173,790 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 172,847 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 171,928 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay gearbox diff etc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/going into crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 170,707 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 167,367 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 163,927 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 161,479 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 158,338 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 157,874 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 157,874 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2016 155,199 miles

chassis very rusty

child in n/s/front seat engine stop lamp not working

Fail 29 Apr 2016 155,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded s/absorber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded s/absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

chassis very rusty

child in n/s/front seat engine stop lamp not working

Pass 8 May 2015 149,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 7 May 2015 149,895 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Radiator fan not connected to starter live.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 144,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight cracking in O/S and N/S front tyres.

Fail 22 Apr 2014 144,504 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight cracking in O/S and N/S front tyres.

Pass 27 Apr 2013 138,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/rear hub slightly leaking

o/s/front tyre cracking on side wall

o/s/rear bump stop loose

Fail 26 Apr 2013 138,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/rear hub slightly leaking

o/s/front tyre cracking on side wall

o/s/rear bump stop loose

Pass 11 Apr 2012 131,806 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 131,806 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 127,820 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 127,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 119,966 miles

n/s/r backing plate bent

Fail 7 Jan 2010 119,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s headlamp pattern just to standard

n/s/r backing plate bent

Pass 10 Jan 2009 113,018 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Coolant leak

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

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play in rear prop shaft UJ

Pass 15 Dec 2007 107,220 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 103,015 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 99,734 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2006 99,734 miles

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

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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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G262 MNG is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G262 MNG, 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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G262 MNG is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 1990.

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