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G473 GVN

1989 Land Rover 127

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

84,150 mi
Last recorded84,150 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover 12752,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG473 GVN
MakeLand Rover
Model127
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2026 84,150 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bulkhead near brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 77,979 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 72,301 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp very dim (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 67,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 64,013 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 63,113 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 61,822 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 59,290 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 56,452 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 53,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 53,181 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 50,352 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 46,325 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 42,695 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 33,747 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,735 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 24,862 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 20,084 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 145,146 miles

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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G473 GVN is a 1989 Land Rover 127 in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 52,382 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G473 GVN, 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 37 years old, this Land Rover 127 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G473 GVN is a 1989 Land Rover 127, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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