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G978 DCF

1990 Land Rover 127

Maroon Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

238,738 mi
Last recorded238,738 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 1990 Land Rover 12796,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG978 DCF
MakeLand Rover
Model127
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 238,738 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 235,130 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 231,278 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 227,172 miles

Offside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 223,541 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 219,975 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 215,124 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 209,618 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 204,649 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 200,165 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 195,051 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 190,383 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 183,712 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 177,618 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 170,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 168,180 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 168,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 166,299 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 161,542 miles

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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G978 DCF is a 1990 Land Rover 127 in Maroon with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G978 DCF, 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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What year was G978 DCF registered?

G978 DCF is a 1990 Land Rover 127, first registered on 23 May 1990.

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