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M186 HBC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,944 mi
Last recorded131,944 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM186 HBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 131,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 131,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 131,427 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 130,594 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear bump stop missing.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 129,729 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both shock absorber mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle stabilizer ball joint slight play .

Pass 8 Oct 2018 128,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 127,164 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 2 Oct 2017 127,164 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 9 Sep 2016 125,950 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 9 Sep 2016 125,950 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 14 Sep 2015 124,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 124,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 122,176 miles

Chassis starting to corrode.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 120,491 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 117,640 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 115,589 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 113,925 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 111,738 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 111,602 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2008 109,394 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 109,394 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 105,697 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 101,376 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front swivel seals leaking.

Fail 18 Nov 2005 101,277 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 HBC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HBC, 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 HBC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 August 1994.

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