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M949 EAG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

191,145 mi
Last recorded191,145 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM949 EAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 191,145 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2016 189,849 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 188,942 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2014 185,215 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 179,136 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 175,423 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 174,032 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 172,038 miles

vehicle has extensuve welding to floor and chassis

Pass 12 Mar 2009 170,849 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 170,849 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 169,932 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 169,932 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 169,351 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 158,294 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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M949 EAG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M949 EAG, 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 M949 EAG registered?

M949 EAG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 1994.

Is M949 EAG safe to buy?

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