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M186 GPF

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,000 mi
Last recorded130,000 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM186 GPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 130,000 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 128,056 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 127,591 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2018 127,591 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 127,588 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

air filter housing loose

Pass 5 May 2016 127,561 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 127,532 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 127,485 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 127,482 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 127,482 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 127,433 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 127,143 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 127,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 127,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 126,951 miles

NSF knuckle joint is slightly pitted

OSF knuckle joint is slightly pitted & loosing oil & grease

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings are slightly noisy & OS has slight play

Fail 26 Jun 2009 126,402 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

OSF wheel bearing slightly noisy but no play

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 126,402 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

OSF wheel bearing slightly noisy but no play

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2008 126,288 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 125,818 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 May 2006 125,013 miles

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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M186 GPF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M186 GPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M186 GPF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M186 GPF safe to buy?

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