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G948 EAC

1990 Land Rover 127

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

48,049 mi
Last recorded48,049 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Land Rover 12796,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG948 EAC
MakeLand Rover
Model127
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 48,049 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 46,129 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cab outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside battery tray in floor corroded and holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 46,061 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn all bushes in lower arms to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front propshaft rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Driver's door hinge insecure breaking free from pillar (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft front universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cab outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside battery tray in floor corroded and holed

Offside steering damper bush ahs play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides door check straps broken

Pass 7 Jul 2022 43,646 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 43,624 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel system component leaking injection pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 40,422 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

lost movement in wiper linkages!

Pass 10 Jun 2020 37,934 miles

lost movement in wiper linkages!

Fail 5 Jun 2020 37,890 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn to tie bars (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Intermediate drop arm insecure sector shaft to box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

lost movement in wiper linkages!

Pass 5 Jun 2019 35,161 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box area (2.1.5 (a))

lost movement in wiper linkages!

Fail 29 May 2019 35,082 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage likely to become detached sector shaft loose on box (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box area (2.1.5 (a))

lost movement in wiper linkages!

Pass 6 Jun 2018 31,691 miles

lost movement in wiper mechanisms!

Fail 1 Jun 2018 31,666 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides+affected by indicators (4.1.4 (a))

Intermediate drop arm insecure sector shaft loose on box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger to rear of cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both sides front &nearside rear+affected by indicators (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diff (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

lost movement in wiper mechanisms!

Pass 6 Jun 2017 28,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside wiper slight play/lost movement!

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides to chassis eyes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 28,168 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt sector shaft to offside drag link (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play sector shaft to offside drag link (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis - towards rear of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through to flex+cannot fully see! (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view play/lost movement (8.2.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides chassis to shock absorbers (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides chassis (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside wiper slight play/lost movement!

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides to chassis eyes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 23,993 miles

Nearside mirror glass damaged!

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 23,954 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking box area (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror glass damaged!

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

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge!

clutch pedal anti slip missing!

Pass 4 Jun 2015 21,479 miles

Oil leak

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

both sides seatbelt stalk covers missing!

brake pedal rubber wearing on edge!

clutch pedal rubber missing!

Fail 2 Jun 2015 21,468 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2) DANGEROUS

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

both sides seatbelt stalk covers missing!

brake pedal rubber wearing on edge!

clutch pedal rubber missing!

Pass 19 May 2014 21,468 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both sides seatbelt stalk covers missings!

brake pedal rubber wearing!

indicators different speeds side to side!

oil leaks gearbox/transfer areas!

steering column shaft wearing engine oil cooler hoses away!

Pass 7 Jun 2013 21,468 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both sides seatbelt stalk covers missing!

Fail 29 May 2013 21,468 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both sides seatbelt stalk covers missing!

Pass 7 Jun 2012 21,468 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both sides seatbelt stalk covers missing!

Fail 6 Jun 2012 21,468 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both sides seatbelt stalk covers missing!

Pass 11 May 2011 21,468 miles

Battery insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both seatbelt stalk covers missing!

nearside wiper blade splitting!

Fail 9 May 2011 21,468 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both seatbelt stalk covers missing!

nearside wiper blade splitting!

Fail 1 Apr 2010 21,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2010 21,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2009 21,468 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edges+going blockey+stones in treads

centre exhaust mount/clamp slightly loose but ok

distance recorder not working

nearside mirror cracked

nearside seatbelt stalk cover missing

play in wiper linkage!

Fail 25 Mar 2009 21,468 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edges+going blockey+stones in treads

centre & rear exhaust mounts/clamps slightly loose but ok

front grill loose

nearside mirror cracked

nearside seatbelt stalk cover missing

oil cooler hose being chafed by steering column shaft

play in wiper linkage!

Pass 29 Apr 2008 21,468 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play in wipers

Fail 3 Apr 2007 21,468 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both door straps not working

hole in bonnet

Pass 3 Apr 2007 21,468 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both door straps not working

hole in bonnet

Pass 31 Mar 2006 21,468 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 21,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G948 EAC is a 1990 Land Rover 127 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 G948 EAC, 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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G948 EAC is a 1990 Land Rover 127, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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