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G961 HJC

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,465 mi
Last recorded162,465 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG961 HJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 162,465 miles

Please note;where welding was carried out excess sealant applied.

Fail 28 May 2008 162,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Please note;where welding was carried out excess sealant applied.

Fail 7 May 2008 162,232 miles

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Please note: body to chassis mountings showing corrosion at various places front and rear.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 152,544 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 152,524 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front body mounts are corroded but not dangerous to other road users

rear floor pan is starting to corrode

Pass 16 May 2006 141,717 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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G961 HJC is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 G961 HJC, 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 G961 HJC registered?

G961 HJC is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 July 1990.

Is G961 HJC safe to buy?

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