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NIL 7901

1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,031 mi
Last recorded166,031 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 7901
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 166,031 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 165,928 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90 Defender TDI?

Based on 2,694 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
2,494
Miles/Year
523
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 15
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 9
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 9
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 8
fog lamp not working 8
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NIL 7901 is a 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 Defender TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NIL 7901, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NIL 7901?

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What year was NIL 7901 registered?

NIL 7901 is a 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is NIL 7901 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIL 7901 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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