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M941 GRG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

164,960 mi
Last recorded164,960 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM941 GRG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 164,960 miles

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

rear floor corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2021 164,949 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front in several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

rear floor corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 164,904 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 164,900 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 164,218 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 161,911 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 158,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 154,233 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 150,017 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 149,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 145,041 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 137,896 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 133,048 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 128,215 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 122,948 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 118,222 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 111,209 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 104,473 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 95,541 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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M941 GRG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M941 GRG, 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 M941 GRG?

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What year was M941 GRG registered?

M941 GRG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1994.

Is M941 GRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M941 GRG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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