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RIG 4631

1991 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,128 mi
Last recorded167,128 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz G-class151,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 4631
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 167,128 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 164,424 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 160,122 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 159,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 159,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 159,171 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 158,611 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/45 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 158,609 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/45 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 156,636 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 156,636 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Sound deadening material insecure on bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 144,009 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 143,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside service brake effort low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 142,170 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 142,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 141,598 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 134,021 miles

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

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

exhaust system and silencer corroded in areas

nearside rear spring mount slightly corroded

slight oil mist from front hub seals

slight oil mist from offside rear hub seal

slight oil mist from transfer box

Pass 28 Apr 2014 132,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 132,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 132,088 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 131,489 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 May 2011 130,225 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 128,152 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 126,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust mountings slight deteriation

Pass 3 May 2008 123,498 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 118,758 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 115,369 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz G-class?

Based on 15,659 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
4,296
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 111
Brake pipe excessively corroded 76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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RIG 4631 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 151,876 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz G-class fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RIG 4631, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz G-class typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RIG 4631 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 23 April 1991.

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