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M637 CGG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,410 mi
Last recorded146,410 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM637 CGG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 146,410 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 146,394 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all susp. rubber bushes wearing

both front hubs damp

both front shockers replaced

car has been patched and welded

car is getting generaly rusty and weak

ext. system starting to rust in places

first ext. mounting bracket missing

general oil leaks around engine area

general play in steering linkage

general wear in wiper linkage

general wear on discs

head lining hanging down

int. mirror missing

loose covers on seats

o/s/f door hinges worn

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/r bump stop missing

pedal rubber missing

slight bodywork damage to most panels

slight damage to front number plate

steering linkage shocker bushes wearing

surface rust on parts of susp.

top steering colume cowling adrift

underside of car has surface mud in places

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 14 Sep 2013 138,966 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 130,888 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 130,882 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both front seat coverings wearing

car has been patched and welded in places

car is getting generaly rusty and weak all over

ext. system getting rusty in places

fuel tank replaced

general play/wear in steering linkage

metal power steering pipes rusting

new steering box fitted

o/s/r bump stop missing

pedal rubber missing

slight damage to front number plate

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 15 Sep 2011 127,731 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 123,539 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 123,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 122,602 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 121,481 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 121,474 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 120,379 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 120,379 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 118,929 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 118,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 117,696 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 117,696 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corroded chassis outside of prescribed area nearside rear

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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M637 CGG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 M637 CGG, 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 M637 CGG registered?

M637 CGG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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