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RIJ 98

1998 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,366 mi
Last recorded140,366 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIJ 98
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2017 140,366 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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RIJ 98 is a 1998 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RIJ 98, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was RIJ 98 registered?

RIJ 98 is a 1998 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is RIJ 98 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIJ 98 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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