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M661 CGE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,413 mi
Last recorded170,413 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM661 CGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 170,413 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 170,407 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam-pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 168,455 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 168,439 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 162,398 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 162,266 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 162,070 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 161,586 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 161,586 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 158,406 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 154,612 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 146,610 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 145,688 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 136,693 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 128,555 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 122,779 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 116,858 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 116,175 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 116,116 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 115,874 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 111,994 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 93,757 miles

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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M661 CGE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 M661 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M661 CGE?

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What year was M661 CGE registered?

M661 CGE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M661 CGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M661 CGE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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