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M968 FFP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,780 mi
Last recorded123,780 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM968 FFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 123,780 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 121,183 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 121,177 miles

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

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 117,825 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight smear from o/s/f wiperblade

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and approching limit

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriated

Fail 3 Apr 2012 117,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight smear from o/s/f wiperblade

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil level low

o/s/f tyre worn on outeredge and approching limit

o/s/r bumpstop missing

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriated

Pass 23 Dec 2009 110,549 miles

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

hand brake close to max travel

n/s and o/s front swivel housings leaking oil

Fail 16 Dec 2009 110,549 miles

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

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

hand brake close to max travel

n/s and o/s front swivel housings leaking oil

Pass 20 Mar 2008 104,767 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 104,581 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 104,581 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 102,618 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 102,618 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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M968 FFP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M968 FFP, 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 M968 FFP registered?

M968 FFP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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