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M198 GAP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

270,832 mi
Last recorded270,832 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM198 GAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 270,832 miles

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))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 270,832 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 270,209 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 270,209 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 266,460 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 266,460 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 265,354 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 255,454 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 243,690 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 231,277 miles

exhaust corroded slightly at front

Pass 17 Oct 2011 221,406 miles

ns and os front tyres wearing on inner surfaces

winch fitted to front bumper

Pass 11 Oct 2010 215,171 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 215,171 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 207,227 miles

clutch anti slip missing

middle seat belt pod cover missing

Pass 24 Sep 2008 202,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front suspension bush slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2007 201,619 miles

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)

Fail 20 Oct 2006 189,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2006 189,718 miles

Oil leak

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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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.

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