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M71 ABW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,724 mi
Last recorded93,724 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM71 ABW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 93,724 miles

all tyres are starting to perish and crack on side walls

Pass 11 Nov 2016 93,576 miles

all tyres starting to perish and crack on side walls

Pass 28 May 2015 90,877 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 89,306 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 89,306 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 88,270 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 85,106 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 83,270 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 83,270 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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M71 ABW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M71 ABW, 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 M71 ABW?

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What year was M71 ABW registered?

M71 ABW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M71 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M71 ABW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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