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M661 CGG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,327 mi
Last recorded93,327 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM661 CGG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 93,327 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 92,748 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 92,497 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 92,496 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 92,205 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 91,906 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 91,730 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 91,729 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (Drop arm ball joint) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 91,512 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 90,987 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 90,983 miles

Brake performance not tested item stopping engine cooling fan from rotating. (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 90,630 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt axle ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint axle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 90,630 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing axle ball joint (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt axle ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 90,305 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 90,092 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 89,802 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 88,931 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 88,931 miles

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

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

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 CGG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 M661 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 M661 CGG registered?

M661 CGG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1994.

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