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B16 SMJ

1994 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,988 mi
Last recorded130,988 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Range Rover127,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 SMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 130,988 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 130,980 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 126,544 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 125,886 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 125,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front swivel seal has slight misting of oil

Pass 3 Feb 2022 125,859 miles

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

offside hub has slight oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2021 125,846 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 125,832 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 125,783 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 125,727 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 125,713 miles

both main metal brake pipes rusted at rear

rear exhaust section rusting

Pass 18 Jan 2016 125,552 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

temporary repair to centre exhaust mounting

Pass 13 Jan 2015 125,373 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 125,373 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 124,892 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 124,783 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 124,805 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside washer aim bit high

Fail 14 Jan 2013 124,781 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside washer aim bit high

Pass 10 Jan 2012 124,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 123,005 miles

Chip in windscreen just outside zone A under 40mm

Fail 15 Nov 2010 123,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Chip in windscreen just outside zone A under 40mm

Pass 25 Nov 2009 122,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 122,522 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 122,340 miles

Corrosion developing around under body

Screen damage close to zone A

Sterring box damp

Pass 29 Oct 2007 121,995 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chips in w/screen.

corrosion to rear back panle.

front to rear exhaust in poor condition.

slight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes.

slight oil dampness around near side front drive hub.

slight oil dampness around steering box and reservoir tank.

under body corrosion starting.

under g/box oil leaks.

Fail 29 Oct 2007 121,995 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chips in w/screen.

corrosion to rear back panle.

front to rear exhaust in poor condition.

slight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes.

slight oil dampness around near side front drive hub.

slight oil dampness around steering box and reservoir tank.

under body corrosion starting.

under g/box oil leaks.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 121,232 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 121,212 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

all steel brake pipes starting to corrode

centre and rear sections of exhaust corroded

front discs heavily lipped

nearside rear tyre out of shape (205/R16)

offside downpipe gasket has slight blow (NOTE:both manifolds maybe cracked)

power steering fluid level low

rear discs pitted

rear of floorpan heavily corroded

slight weap from steering box pinion seal

stone chip to windscreen just outside "zone A"

tailgate glass aperature corroded and button sticks in

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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B16 SMJ is a 1994 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 127,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B16 SMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 32 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B16 SMJ is a 1994 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 9 August 1994.

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