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G762 TGW

1990 Land Rover 127

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

181,614 mi
Last recorded181,614 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1990 Land Rover 12796,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG762 TGW
MakeLand Rover
Model127
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 181,614 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front and offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Dec 2014 179,286 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight free play steering coupling uj

Fail 12 Dec 2014 179,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight free play steering coupling uj

Pass 9 Dec 2013 174,354 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 174,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 165,138 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 165,135 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 161,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 161,445 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 150,907 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 150,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 131,913 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 131,659 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 114,577 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering box has oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2008 114,333 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering box has oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2007 90,350 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 90,289 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2006 77,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs and pads thin

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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G762 TGW is a 1990 Land Rover 127 in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G762 TGW, 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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G762 TGW is a 1990 Land Rover 127, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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