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M626 CGE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,117 mi
Last recorded149,117 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM626 CGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 149,117 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 147,331 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 146,927 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fan belt perished

general corrosion on complete chassis,crossmembers,etc

handbrake travel getting high

nearside and offside front headlamp reflectors getting corroded

nearside front and offside rear lower door hinges worn

power steering box leaking fluid

radiator fins corroded and missing

signs of slight damp patch on offside of diesel tank

Pass 10 Oct 2006 139,920 miles

exhaust front pipe cracked and leaking slightly

oil leaks from all components

Pass 12 Jan 2006 134,070 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside rear door not opening from outside

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

oil leak from engine area

rear prop shaft rear universal joint showing †signs of wear

signs of corrosion on chassis / crossmember and †floor areas

Fail 6 Dec 2005 133,970 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

bad engine oil leak

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear chassis outrigger corroded

nearside rear door not opening from outside

nearside wiper torn

offside windscreen washer not hitting screen properly

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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M626 CGE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M626 CGE, 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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M626 CGE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 1994.

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