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J71 MGV

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,180 mi
Last recorded111,180 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ71 MGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 111,180 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 108,189 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 108,189 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 103,143 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 98,287 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 94,740 miles

Brake didcs slightly corroded and worn

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

Offside front drive hub leaking oil

Slight play in both front drive hubs

Fail 24 Jan 2015 94,737 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake didcs slightly corroded and worn

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

Offside front drive hub leaking oil

Slight play in both front drive hubs

Pass 28 Jan 2014 87,033 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2014 87,033 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 84,117 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body mountings are rusted and repaired

front floors are rusted

hub balls seals are leaking

n/s head light lens is damaged

o/s front brake is slower to operate

play in the o/s front hub

rear cross member has been repaired

rear seat belt mountings are rusted and repaired

Fail 15 Jan 2013 84,117 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body mountings are rusted and repaired

front floors are rusted

hub balls seals are leaking

n/s head light lens is damaged

o/s front brake is slower to operate

play in the o/s front hub

rear cross member has been repaired

rear seat belt mountings are rusted and repaired

Pass 24 Jan 2012 81,820 miles

front hub balls seals are leaking

n/s head light lens is damaged

steering box damp.

Fail 18 Jan 2012 81,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front hub balls seals are leaking

n/s head light lens is damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2011 79,191 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 73,630 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 73,630 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 64,663 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 57,361 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 50,558 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 47,542 miles

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

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

all discs in poor condition

rear tyres cracking and picking up cuts

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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J71 MGV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 144,536 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 J71 MGV, 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 34 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 J71 MGV registered?

J71 MGV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 1992.

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