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M891 VGR

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

119,554 mi
Last recorded119,554 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM891 VGR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 119,554 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 119,554 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 119,554 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear kinked at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 115,944 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre times 3 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre times 5 ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 115,937 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre times 3 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre times 5 ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 111,739 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x3 ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x4 ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x6 ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 111,739 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x3 ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x4 ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x6 ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 104,776 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel filler neck pipe twisted

Fail 11 Oct 2019 104,776 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel filler neck pipe twisted

Pass 13 Nov 2018 99,197 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 91,993 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 91,579 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable Track rod (2.2.C.1d)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn front joint badly worn ()

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

steering damper bush worn

Pass 1 Nov 2016 85,470 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 77,946 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 77,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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M891 VGR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M891 VGR, 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 M891 VGR registered?

M891 VGR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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