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G557 BKV

1990 Land Rover 127

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,252 mi
Last recorded46,252 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover 12796,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG557 BKV
MakeLand Rover
Model127
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 46,252 miles

Central Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 44,374 miles

Central Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 42,578 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 42,572 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded into brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe into (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe into brake caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 40,977 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 40,947 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shocker mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2021 38,378 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 36,296 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 36,296 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 36,251 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pump small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 36,183 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 36,183 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 36,135 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 36,135 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 36,091 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 36,091 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 36,013 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 35,930 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 35,732 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 35,727 miles

Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Air brake cylinder/actuator operating mechanism has excessive travel (3.6.H.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 35,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G557 BKV is a 1990 Land Rover 127 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G557 BKV, 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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G557 BKV is a 1990 Land Rover 127, first registered on 13 March 1990.

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