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Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Various patches to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Underneath of vehicle has applied protection
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Various patches to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Underneath of vehicle has applied protection
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Many patches to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Underneath of vehicle has applied protection
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel system component leaking Engine bay area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Shock absorber mounting has had a welded repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Many patches to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Underneath of vehicle has applied protection
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near steering damper MARKED YELLOW (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when side light is on (4.3.3 (b))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale light inside (4.5.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front floor corroded out of proscribed area
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
damper bush slight play
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
damper bush slight play
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
front propshaft spline worn
n/s and o/s outrigger coroded
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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M881 MTH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 M881 MTH, 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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M881 MTH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 1994.
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