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G490 FRU

1990 Land Rover 127

Black Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

230,651 mi
Last recorded230,651 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 1990 Land Rover 12796,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG490 FRU
MakeLand Rover
Model127
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 230,651 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 230,651 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 230,635 miles

Offside Rear Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

battery box corroded

bolts missing n/s body mount

Pass 17 May 2011 228,725 miles

CORROSION TO TWO REARWARD OUTRIGGERS, FOWARD LOWER EXHAUST MOUNTING WEAK RUBBER.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 226,908 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

FRONT / REAR DIFFS HAVE EXCESS MOVEMENT WITH THE INPUT SHAFTS / BEARINGS.

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 226,908 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front and rear diff input shafts have excessive wear

seat box assembly not secured along the rear to vehicle frame

Pass 11 Oct 2006 225,641 miles

1.Engine oil very low. †2.Winch drive shaft worn.

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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G490 FRU is a 1990 Land Rover 127 in Black with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 96,440 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 G490 FRU, 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 36 years old, this Land Rover 127 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G490 FRU registered?

G490 FRU is a 1990 Land Rover 127, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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The MOT history for G490 FRU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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