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M418 FRG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,009 mi
Last recorded107,009 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM418 FRG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 107,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 107,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Jan 2016 106,976 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2016 106,976 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 106,646 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 106,121 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2011 100,828 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2011 100,828 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2010 88,263 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2010 88,263 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 79,791 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 79,787 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2008 71,563 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 71,562 miles

Inner Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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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M418 FRG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M418 FRG, 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 M418 FRG registered?

M418 FRG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 1994.

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The MOT history for M418 FRG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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