MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
270,832 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
bumper mounted winch fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust corroded slightly at front
ns and os front tyres wearing on inner surfaces
winch fitted to front bumper
Oil leak
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
clutch pedal rubber worn
front middle seat belt pod cover missing
front number plate damaged slightly
winch mounted to front
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
clutch pedal rubber worn
front middle seat belt pod cover missing
front number plate damaged slightly
winch mounted to front
clutch anti slip missing
middle seat belt pod cover missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front suspension bush slight play
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M198 GAP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 M198 GAP, 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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What year was M198 GAP registered?
M198 GAP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 October 1994.
Is M198 GAP safe to buy?
The MOT history for M198 GAP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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