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G298 NSO

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,249 mi
Last recorded150,249 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG298 NSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2017 150,249 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken showing white light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken but amber bulb fitted (1.4.A.2e)

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

all tyres have cuts and cracks

vehicle is heavily modified and has had extensive welding repairs

Pass 28 May 2016 150,408 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle has had extensive welding and modifactions to chassis and body (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 May 2016 150,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle has had extensive welding and modifactions to chassis and body (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 150,327 miles

vehicle has been heavily modified for off roading and has been welded and undersealed heavily

Pass 10 Feb 2012 149,735 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2011 149,730 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 149,565 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 149,541 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 139,636 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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G298 NSO is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 146,743 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G298 NSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G298 NSO registered?

G298 NSO is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G298 NSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G298 NSO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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