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G889 AVL

1990 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,987 mi
Last recorded173,987 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG889 AVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 173,987 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 167,100 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 161,783 miles

ADVISE CORROSION ON BOTH INNER WINGS.N/S/R SEAT.FRONT TRACTOR JOINTS IN POOR CONDITION.BODY MOUNTINGS CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS.

Fail 19 Aug 2008 161,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ADVISE CORROSION ON BOTH INNER WINGS.N/S/R SEAT.FRONT TRACTOR JOINTS IN POOR CONDITION.BODY MOUNTINGS CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 154,021 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 153,899 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

inner wing tops off side and nearside coroded not within 30centimetres of body mountings

Pass 25 Aug 2006 147,213 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 141,213 miles

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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G889 AVL is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G889 AVL, 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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What year was G889 AVL registered?

G889 AVL is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 April 1990.

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