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G642 NPW

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

201,628 mi
Last recorded201,628 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG642 NPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 201,628 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 201,593 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front bumper insecure

nearside front inner wing corroded

nearside rear hub seal damp

offside front boddy mount corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 200,566 miles

body to chassis slight corrosion

brake pipes undersealed

floor corroded & holed but welded from inside

front & rear inner wing panels corroded

front steering balls slight leak

Fail 19 Sep 2012 200,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

body to chassis slight corrosion

brake pipes undersealed

floor corroded & holed but welded from inside

front & rear inner wing panels corroded

front steering balls slight leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 198,818 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 198,818 miles

Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 196,360 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 190,851 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 180,867 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 175,995 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005

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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G642 NPW is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G642 NPW, 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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G642 NPW is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 March 1990.

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